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Lewins Family History

Lewins Surname Meaning

variant of Lewin with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Lewins family from?

You can see how Lewins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lewins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 170 Lewins families living in Durham. This was about 55% of all the recorded Lewins's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Lewins families in 1891.
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What did your Lewins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lewins. 25% of Lewins men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Lewins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lewins were Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and None.

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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

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • Colliery Hewer
    15%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • None
    2%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lewins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewins 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 752 immigration records available for the last name Lewins. 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 489 military records available for the last name Lewins. For the veterans among your Lewins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lewins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lewins in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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