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Lewellyng Family History

Lewellyng 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: Lewelling, Lewellyn, Llewellyn, Lewellen, Flewelling, Welling

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Where is the Lewellyng family from?

You can see how Lewellyng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewellyng family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Lewellyng families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Lewellyng's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Lewellyng families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lewellyng surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lewellyng ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Lewellyng family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Lewellyng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewellyng 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Lewellyng. 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 12 military records available for the last name Lewellyng. For the veterans among your Lewellyng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewellyng lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lewellyng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lewellyng in 1963 was 82, and 98 in 2003.

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