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Lewan Family History

Lewan Name Meaning

Polish (also Lewań): from a derivative of the personal name Lew

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


Similar surnames: Lewin, Pean, Levin, Pelan, Awan, Lewand, Dewan, Regan, Lezon, Lea

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Where is the Lewan family from?

You can see how Lewan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lewan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Lewan families living in Devon. This was about 41% of all the recorded Lewan's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Lewan families in 1891.
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What did your Lewan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lewan. 100% of Lewan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lewan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewan 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Lewan. 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 307 military records available for the last name Lewan. For the veterans among your Lewan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lewan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lewan in 1954 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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