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Leviett Family History

Leviett 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: Levitt, Levett, Leavitt, Lovett, Leggett, Leverett, Levert, Levit

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Where is the Leviett family from?

You can see how Leviett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leviett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Leviett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Leviett families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Leviett's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Leviett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leviett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leviett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Private Sec was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leviett. 100% of Leviett women worked as a Private Sec. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Private Sec
    100%
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Leviett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leviett 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Leviett. 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 9 military records available for the last name Leviett. For the veterans among your Leviett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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