Lewey Family History

Lewey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Leavey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Levey, Lewer, Lees, Dewey, Lewy, Jewel, Newey, Lacey, Howey, Lavey

23,000 record(s) for Lewey

5K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
735	Military Records
518	Immigration Records
6K	Census and Voter Lists
10K	Member Trees

Where is the Lewey family from?

You can see how Lewey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lewey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Lewey families living in New Hampshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Lewey's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Lewey families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lewey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lewey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lewey. 29% of Lewey men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Lewey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lewey were Farm laborer and Clerk.

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

29%

Farmer

24%

Clerk

10%

Farm laborer

7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housekeeper

17%

Laborer

17%

Housework

17%

Clerk

13%

What Lewey family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 6K census records available for the last name Lewey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 518 immigration records available for the last name Lewey. 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.

Military Records

There are 735 military records available for the last name Lewey. For the veterans among your Lewey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Lewey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lewey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lewey in 1953 was 44, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lewey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.