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Leverenz Family History

Leverenz Name Meaning

North German: from a personal name derived from Laurentius (see Lawrence ).

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


Similar surnames: Lewerenz, Leven, Lorenz, Lafrenz, Levens, Leverett, Levene, Severin

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Where is the Leverenz family from?

You can see how Leverenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leverenz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leverenz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 35 Leverenz families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Leverenz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Leverenz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leverenz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leverenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leverenz. 13% of Leverenz men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Leverenz women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leverenz were Farming 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
    13%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 953 immigration records available for the last name Leverenz. 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 705 military records available for the last name Leverenz. For the veterans among your Leverenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leverenz lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Leverenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leverenz in 1945 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

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