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John Lewis Family History

John Lewis Surname 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: Johnes, Lewis, Jones, Lohnes, Jungles, Schleis, Johner, Clewis, Johns

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Where is the John Lewis family from?

You can see how John Lewis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The John Lewis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 John Lewis families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded John Lewis's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of John Lewis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the John Lewis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name John Lewis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, John Lewis 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 94 immigration records available for the last name John Lewis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 511 military records available for the last name John Lewis. For the veterans among your John Lewis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average John Lewis lifespan?

Average John Lewis life expectancy in 1997 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your John Lewis 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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