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Levyn Family History

Levyn 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: Leven, Levin, Levy, Levan, Lever, Leon, Lavin, Lewin, Ley, Lemon

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Where is the Levyn family from?

You can see how Levyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levyn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Levyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Levyn families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Levyn's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Levyn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Levyn 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 Levyn ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Levyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Levyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levyn 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 Levyn. 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 31 military records available for the last name Levyn. For the veterans among your Levyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levyn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Levyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Levyn in 1967 was 88, and 92 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Levyn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Levyn 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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