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Levish Family History

Levish 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: Levis, Lewis, Levin, Levick, Leigh, Klemish, Leith, Bevis, Levins

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Where is the Levish family from?

You can see how Levish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Levish families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Levish's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Levish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Levish 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 221 census records available for the last name Levish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levish 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Levish. 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 22 military records available for the last name Levish. For the veterans among your Levish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levish lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Levish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Levish in 1967 was 63, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Levish 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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