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Likewise Family History

Likewise 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, Liese, Leise, Likens, Likes, Lemerise, Litwin, Lewin, Leite

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Where is the Likewise family from?

You can see how Likewise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Likewise family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Likewise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Likewise families living in New York. This was about 72% of all the recorded Likewise's in USA. New York had the highest population of Likewise families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Likewise 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 Likewise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Likewise. 50% of Likewise men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Likewise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Likewise 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Likewise. 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 59 military records available for the last name Likewise. For the veterans among your Likewise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Likewise lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Likewise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Likewise in 1965 was 70, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Likewise 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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