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Levanson Family History

Levanson 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: Evanson, Levinson, Levenson, Bezanson, Levison, Levinsohn, Melanson

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Where is the Levanson family from?

You can see how Levanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levanson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Levanson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Levanson families living in Arkansas. This was about 71% of all the recorded Levanson's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Levanson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Levanson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Levanson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Levanson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Levanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levanson 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Levanson. 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 14 military records available for the last name Levanson. For the veterans among your Levanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levanson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Levanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Levanson in 1967 was 55, and 88 in 2001.

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