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Leeuwen Family History

Leeuwen 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: Meeuwsen, Loewen, Leven, Mcewen, Lewin, Loewe, Lecuyer, Leben, Keeven

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Where is the Leeuwen family from?

You can see how Leeuwen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leeuwen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Leeuwen family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leeuwen's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Leeuwen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leeuwen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leeuwen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leeuwen. 40% of Leeuwen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Painter
    10%
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What Leeuwen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leeuwen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leeuwen 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Leeuwen. 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 360 military records available for the last name Leeuwen. For the veterans among your Leeuwen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leeuwen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Leeuwen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Leeuwen in 1970 was 77, and 75 in 1994.

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