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Levinston Family History

Levinston 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: Levinson, Levingston, Livingston, Bevington, Ledington, Lenington

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Where is the Levinston family from?

You can see how Levinston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levinston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Levinston families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there were 3 Levinston families living in Georgia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Levinston's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Levinston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Levinston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Levinston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Levinston. 43% of Levinston 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
    43%
  • Merchant
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Levinston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levinston 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Levinston. 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 60 military records available for the last name Levinston. For the veterans among your Levinston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levinston lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Levinston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Levinston in 1973 was 71, and 76 in 2003.

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