Lewia Family History

Lewia Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Lewis, Lewin, Leib, Melia, Levin, Lein, Lew, Levis, Leva, Lia

2,000 record(s) for Lewia

612	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
236	Military Records
124	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
257	Member Trees

Where is the Lewia family from?

You can see how Lewia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lewia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Lewia family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Lewia's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Lewia families in 1880.

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

What did your Lewia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lewia. 35% of Lewia men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Lewia women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lewia were Chauffeur and Grade teacher.

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

35%

Farmer

20%

Manager

7%

Chauffeur

7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housewife

43%

Maid

29%

Grade teacher

29%

What Lewia family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Lewia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewia census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 124 immigration records available for the last name Lewia. 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 236 military records available for the last name Lewia. For the veterans among your Lewia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Lewia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lewia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lewia in 1963 was 65, and 68 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lewia 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.