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Lewine Family History

Lewine 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: Lewin, Lepine, Levine, Dewine, Lewing, Alewine, Lewis, Devine, Laine

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Where is the Lewine family from?

You can see how Lewine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lewine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Lewine families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Lewine's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lewine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lewine 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 Lewine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lewine. 24% of Lewine men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Lewine women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lewine were Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Lawyer
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Finisher
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lewine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewine 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 800 immigration records available for the last name Lewine. 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 190 military records available for the last name Lewine. For the veterans among your Lewine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewine lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lewine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lewine in 1954 was 31, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lewine 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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