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Leventon Family History

Leventon 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: Leverton, Levenson, Leventis, Lenton, Everton, Levinson, Leviton

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Where is the Leventon family from?

You can see how Leventon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leventon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Leventon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 13 Leventon families living in California. This was about 30% of all the recorded Leventon's in USA. California had the highest population of Leventon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leventon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leventon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hoisting Engineer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leventon. 19% of Leventon men worked as a Hoisting Engineer and 100% of Leventon 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Hoisting Engineer
    19%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leventon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leventon 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Leventon. 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 207 military records available for the last name Leventon. For the veterans among your Leventon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leventon lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Leventon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Leventon in 1958 was 54, and 42 in 2004.

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