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Lewitus Family History

Lewitus 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: Lewis, Lenius, Levitas, Lewitt, Loftus, Levings, Lewin, Leite, Hewitt

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Where is the Lewitus family from?

You can see how Lewitus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewitus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Lewitus families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Lewitus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lewitus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lewitus 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 Lewitus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lewitus. 100% of Lewitus women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Lewitus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewitus 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Lewitus. 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 47 military records available for the last name Lewitus. For the veterans among your Lewitus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewitus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Lewitus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lewitus in 1965 was 88, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lewitus 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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