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Lewinter Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): possibly an ornamental extension of Levy .

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


Similar surnames: Levinger, Winter, Weinger, Leiner, Lowinger, Leiter, Grinter, Winer

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Where is the Lewinter family from?

You can see how Lewinter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewinter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lewinter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Lewinter families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Lewinter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lewinter families in 1891.
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What did your Lewinter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lewinter. 38% of Lewinter 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
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Printer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Lewinter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewinter 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Lewinter. 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 108 military records available for the last name Lewinter. For the veterans among your Lewinter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewinter lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Lewinter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lewinter in 1950 was 29, and 73 in 2003.

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