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Lewelyn Family History

Lewelyn Surname Meaning

see Llewellyn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lewelyn family from?

You can see how Lewelyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewelyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lewelyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Lewelyn families living in Glamorgan. This was about 92% of all the recorded Lewelyn's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Lewelyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lewelyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lewelyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lewelyn. 100% of Lewelyn men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lewelyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewelyn 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Lewelyn. 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 50 military records available for the last name Lewelyn. For the veterans among your Lewelyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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