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Levise Family History

Levise 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: Levis, Leise, Levine, Levie, Lewis, Devine, Leite, Levin, Meise

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Where is the Levise family from?

You can see how Levise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levise family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Levise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Levise families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Levise's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Levise families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Levise 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 Levise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Levise. 100% of Levise men worked as a Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Levise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levise 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Levise. 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 8 military records available for the last name Levise. For the veterans among your Levise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levise lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Levise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Levise in 1968 was 61, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Levise

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Levise 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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