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Levender Family History

Levender 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: Lavender, Levander, Levene, Levenberg, Lender, Leander, Clevenger

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Where is the Levender family from?

You can see how Levender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levender family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Levender families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Levender families living in North Carolina. This was about 83% of all the recorded Levender's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Levender families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Levender surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Levender ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Levender. 100% of Levender men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Levender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levender 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Levender. 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 32 military records available for the last name Levender. For the veterans among your Levender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levender lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Levender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Levender in 1969 was 75, and 68 in 1995.

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