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Lewak Family History

Lewak 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: Lewark, Lesak, Lepak, Lewan, Lezak, Leak, Lewis, Leaf, Lewin, Deak

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Where is the Lewak family from?

You can see how Lewak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lewak families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Lewak family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lewak's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Lewak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lewak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lewak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Lewak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewak 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Lewak. 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 38 military records available for the last name Lewak. For the veterans among your Lewak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewak lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Lewak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lewak in 1972 was 63, and 92 in 2002.

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