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Lewe Family History

Lewe 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: Lee, Loewe, Lew, Lowe, Lege, Zewe, Lewy, Lese, Lepe, Leve

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Where is the Lewe family from?

You can see how Lewe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lewe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Lewe family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lewe's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Lewe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lewe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lewe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lewe. 24% of Lewe men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Lewe women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lewe were Salesman and Book Keeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Book Keeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lewe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewe 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 726 immigration records available for the last name Lewe. 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 448 military records available for the last name Lewe. For the veterans among your Lewe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lewe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lewe in 1966 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

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