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Levinstein Family History

Levinstein Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Levenstein, Einstein, Weinstein, Feinstein, Reinstein, Bernstein

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Where is the Levinstein family from?

You can see how Levinstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levinstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Levinstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Levinstein families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Levinstein's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Levinstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Levinstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Levinstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Levinstein. 72% of Levinstein women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Clothing Mfrs Clerk
    29%

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Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Levinstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levinstein 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Levinstein. 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 169 military records available for the last name Levinstein. For the veterans among your Levinstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levinstein lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Levinstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Levinstein in 1967 was 72, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Levinstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Levinstein 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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