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Levigne Family History

Levigne 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: Lavigne, Levine, Devine, Levin, Levene, Lepine, Sevigny, Levins

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Where is the Levigne family from?

You can see how Levigne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levigne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Levigne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Levigne family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Levigne's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Levigne families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Levigne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Levigne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Levigne. 40% of Levigne men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Levigne women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Levigne were Clerk and Maid. .

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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
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Levigne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levigne 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Levigne. 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 214 military records available for the last name Levigne. For the veterans among your Levigne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levigne lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Levigne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Levigne in 1962 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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