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Lewellin Family History

Lewellin Surname Meaning

see Llewellyn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lewellin family from?

You can see how Lewellin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewellin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lewellin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Lewellin families living in Virginia. This was about 27% of all the recorded Lewellin's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Lewellin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lewellin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lewellin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lewellin. 36% of Lewellin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lewellin women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Lewellin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lewellin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewellin 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Lewellin. 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 381 military records available for the last name Lewellin. For the veterans among your Lewellin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewellin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Lewellin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lewellin in 1966 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lewellin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lewellin 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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