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Lewanda Family History

Lewanda 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: Lewand, Landa, De Anda, Swanda, Powanda, Leanza, Lewan, Leland

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Where is the Lewanda family from?

You can see how Lewanda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewanda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lewanda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Lewanda families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lewanda's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lewanda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lewanda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lewanda ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cab Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Lewanda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewanda 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Lewanda. 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 20 military records available for the last name Lewanda. For the veterans among your Lewanda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewanda lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Lewanda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lewanda in 1962 was 81, and 86 in 2003.

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