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Levow Family History

Levow 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: Lebow, Low, Leo, Lever, Leven, Leon, Leroy, Levin, Lemon, Lew

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Where is the Levow family from?

You can see how Levow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Levow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Levow families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Levow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Levow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Levow 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 Levow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Levow. 50% of Levow men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Levow women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Levow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Levow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levow 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Levow. 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 34 military records available for the last name Levow. For the veterans among your Levow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Levow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Levow in 1964 was 87, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Levow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Levow 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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