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Lewall Family History

Lewall 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: Lawall, Legall, Sewall, Wall, Ewald, Jewell, Sewell, Newhall, Newell

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Where is the Lewall family from?

You can see how Lewall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lewall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Lewall families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lewall's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Lewall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lewall 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 Lewall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lewall. 100% of Lewall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Lewall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewall 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Lewall. 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 48 military records available for the last name Lewall. For the veterans among your Lewall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewall lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Lewall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lewall in 1967 was 59, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lewall 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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