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Levist Family History

Levist 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, Leist, Levit, Levitt, Lewis, Leavitt, Geist, Levin, Levant

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Where is the Levist family from?

You can see how Levist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levist family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Levist families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Levist families living in Warwickshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Levist's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Levist families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Levist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Levist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levist 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Levist. 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 2 military records available for the last name Levist. For the veterans among your Levist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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