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Lewer Family History

Lewer Surname Meaning

English:: topographic name denoting residence in the Middle Ages by an artificial mound (for a pagan burial or for public meetings) from a derivative of Middle English lew + -er a formation characteristic of Sussex and Surrey.

It is equivalent to atte Lewe see Lew.

Perhaps also a variant of Ewer with fused Old French definite article le but no proof of this has been found.

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


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Where is the Lewer family from?

You can see how Lewer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lewer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 156 Lewer families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Lewer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lewer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lewer 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 Lewer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lewer. 20% of Lewer men worked as a Gardener and 80% of Lewer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lewer were Jobbing Gardener and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    20%
  • Postman
    14%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%

What Lewer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Lewer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lewer. 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 769 military records available for the last name Lewer. For the veterans among your Lewer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lewer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lewer in 1963 was 59, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lewer 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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