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Lewitt Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Levit.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Levitt, Levit, Levitz, Litt, Jewitt, Lewin, Blewitt, Lovitt, Hewatt

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Lewitt Family Origin

Where is the Lewitt family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Lewitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lewitt families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Lewitt family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Lewitt's in the USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Lewitt families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lewitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Lewitt Family Occupations

    What did your Lewitt ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Lewitt family was Cutter Clothing. Physician, Shoe Maker and Book Keeper were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Lewitt. The most common Lewitt occupation in the USA was Physician. 14% of Lewitt's were Physicians.

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    • Physician

      14%

    • Shoe Maker

      14%

    • Book Keeper

      7%

    • Cutter Clothing

      7%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lewitt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Lewitt Historical Records

    What Lewitt family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lewitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewitt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Lewitt. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Lewitt. For the veterans among your Lewitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Lewitt Life Expectancy

    What is the average Lewitt lifespan?

    Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lewitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lewitt in 1963 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lewitt

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lewitt 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.

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