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Lewber Family History

Lewber 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: Leber, Leiber, Lewter, Lewer, Lever, Felber, Leader, Ledger, Leiner

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Where is the Lewber family from?

You can see how Lewber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewber family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lewber families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Lewber's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lewber families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lewber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lewber ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lewber ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Lewber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewber 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Lewber. 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 23 military records available for the last name Lewber. For the veterans among your Lewber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewber lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Lewber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lewber in 1982 was 81, and 19 in 2003.

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