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Lewan Family History

Lewan Surname Meaning

Polish (also Lewań): from a derivative of the personal name Lew

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lewan family from?

You can see how Lewan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lewan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Lewan families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lewan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lewan families in 1911.
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What did your Lewan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lewan. 23% of Lewan men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lewan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lewan were Carpenter and Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Lewan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lewan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewan 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Lewan. 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 307 military records available for the last name Lewan. For the veterans among your Lewan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lewan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lewan in 1954 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lewan 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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