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Levacy Family History

Levacy 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: Levay, Legacy, Levant, Leach, Levick, Lacy, Levy, Leva, Lemay, Delacy

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Where is the Levacy family from?

You can see how Levacy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levacy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Levacy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Levacy families living in Virginia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Levacy's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Levacy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Levacy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Levacy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Levacy. 100% of Levacy women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Levacy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levacy 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Levacy. 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 162 military records available for the last name Levacy. For the veterans among your Levacy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levacy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Levacy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Levacy in 1970 was 48, and 70 in 2000.

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