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Lewes Family History

Lewes Name Meaning

from Lewes (Sussex) which probably derives from Old English hlǣwas ‘mounds’ from a prominent arc of mounds at the place some now removed. Some bearers may belong with (2). see Lewis .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Lewis, Lees, Mewes, Leyes, Lowes, Tewes, Lawes, Hewes, Lewer, Lewey

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Where is the Lewes family from?

You can see how Lewes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lewes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Lewes families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 46% of all the recorded Lewes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lewes families in 1840.
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What did your Lewes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lewes. 30% of Lewes men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Lewes women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lewes were Manager and 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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Cook
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%
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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Lewes. For the veterans among your Lewes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Lewes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lewes in 1968 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

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