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Lewallyn Family History

Lewallyn 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: Lewellyn, Lewallen, Llewellyn, Lewellen, Lally, Wally, Lawall, Wallen

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Where is the Lewallyn family from?

You can see how Lewallyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewallyn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lewallyn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Lewallyn families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Lewallyn's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Lewallyn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lewallyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lewallyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Moulder and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lewallyn. 100% of Lewallyn men worked as a Moulder and 100% of Lewallyn women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Moulder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Lewallyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewallyn 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Lewallyn. 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 40 military records available for the last name Lewallyn. For the veterans among your Lewallyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewallyn lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Lewallyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lewallyn in 1946 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

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