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Leversen Family History

Leversen 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: Leverson, Leverton, Iversen, Evensen, Severson, Levere, Leverenz

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Where is the Leversen family from?

You can see how Leversen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leversen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leversen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Leversen families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Leversen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Leversen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leversen 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 96 census records available for the last name Leversen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leversen 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Leversen. 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 24 military records available for the last name Leversen. For the veterans among your Leversen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leversen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Leversen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Leversen in 1965 was 89, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leversen 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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