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Levite Family History

Levite 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: Leite, Levit, Levitt, Levine, Levitz, Levie, Devine, Leavitt, Levin

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Where is the Levite family from?

You can see how Levite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levite family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Levite families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Levite families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Levite's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Levite families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Levite 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 Levite ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Duties Unpaid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Levite. 50% of Levite women worked as a Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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

  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 917 census records available for the last name Levite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levite 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Levite. 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 267 military records available for the last name Levite. For the veterans among your Levite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levite lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Levite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Levite in 1960 was 73, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Levite

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Levite 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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