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Levtzow Family History

Levtzow 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: Lutzow, Lettow, Lenton, Lehto, Leston, Leaton, Letz, Lefton, Leyton

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Where is the Levtzow family from?

You can see how Levtzow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levtzow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Levtzow family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Levtzow's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Levtzow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Levtzow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Levtzow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Levtzow. 34% of Levtzow men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Levtzow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levtzow 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Levtzow. 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 Levtzow. For the veterans among your Levtzow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levtzow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Levtzow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Levtzow in 1963 was 78, and 85 in 2003.

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