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Levines Family History

Levines 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: Levings, Levins, Levine, Leviner, Devine, Leiner, Levin, Levene

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Where is the Levines family from?

You can see how Levines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levines family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Levines families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Levines families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Levines's in USA. New York had the highest population of Levines families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Levines surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Levines ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Levines. 60% of Levines 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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Levines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levines 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Levines. 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 101 military records available for the last name Levines. For the veterans among your Levines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levines lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Levines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Levines in 1971 was 67, and 82 in 2001.

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