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Levinson Family History

Levinson Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from the personal names Levin or Levy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Levinson family from?

You can see how Levinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Levinson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 29 Levinson families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Levinson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Levinson families in 1891.
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What did your Levinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Draper and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Levinson. 19% of Levinson men worked as a Draper and 86% of Levinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Levinson were Solicitor and Incapacitated.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Draper
    19%
  • Tailor
    19%
  • Owner Retail Furniture Store
    13%
  • Solicitor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Tailoress
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Levinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levinson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Levinson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Levinson. For the veterans among your Levinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levinson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Levinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Levinson in 1952 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Levinson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Levinson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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