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Lewon Family History

Lewon 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: Leon, Lewin, Lemon, Lezon, Lewton, Lebon, Lewan, Lenon, Kwon, Lewis

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Where is the Lewon family from?

You can see how Lewon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lewon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Lewon families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Lewon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lewon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lewon 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 Lewon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Rocker Cook Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lewon. 29% of Lewon men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lewon women worked as a Rocker Cook Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lewon were Chauffeur and Teacher.

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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
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Bus Driver
    15%
  • Chauffeur
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Rocker Cook Worker
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lewon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewon 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Lewon. 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 112 military records available for the last name Lewon. For the veterans among your Lewon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lewon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lewon in 1964 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lewon 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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