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Lewelling Family History

Lewelling Surname Meaning

Altered form of Welsh Llewellyn.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lewelling family from?

You can see how Lewelling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewelling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lewelling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lewelling family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lewelling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lewelling families in 1891.
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What did your Lewelling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lewelling. 52% of Lewelling men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lewelling women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lewelling were Farming and Helper.

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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

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Helper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lewelling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewelling 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Lewelling. 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 620 military records available for the last name Lewelling. For the veterans among your Lewelling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewelling lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Lewelling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lewelling in 1946 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lewelling 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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