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Levys Family History

Levys 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: Levy, Levis, Leys, Lewis, Lever, Leven, Lees, Ley, Livas, Leeds

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Where is the Levys family from?

You can see how Levys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levys family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Levys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Levys family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Levys's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Levys families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Levys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levys 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Levys. 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 5 military records available for the last name Levys. For the veterans among your Levys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levys lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1976, in the United States, Levys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Levys in 1968 was 81, and 71 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Levys 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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