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Leevan Family History

Leevan Name 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: Leeman, Levan, Leven, Levin, Leiman, Levant, Meehan, Keeven, Leva

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Where is the Leevan family from?

You can see how Leevan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leevan family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Leevan family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Leevan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Leevan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leevan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leevan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Doorman
    50%
  • Bookeeper
    50%
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What Leevan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Leevan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leevan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Leevan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Leevan. For the veterans among your Leevan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leevan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Leevan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Leevan in 1973 was 78, and 41 in 2004.

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