Lewsey Family History

Lewsey Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Lefsi Lovsi (Old English Lēofsige).

This name is derived from the components lēof, meaning ‘dear’ or ‘beloved’, and sige, meaning ‘victory’.

The combination of these elements signifies a person who embodies both love and triumph.

Such names were often given to convey positive traits or wished-for qualities in individuals.

As language evolved, these names transformed, but their meanings remain significant in their origins.

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

Similar surnames: Leisey, Lewey, Dewey, Kelsey, Newey, Leiser, Leser, Lesser, Lesky, Lipsey

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303	Military Records
377	Immigration Records
8K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Lewsey family from?

You can see how Lewsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lewsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Lewsey families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Lewsey's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Lewsey families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lewsey 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 Lewsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, farm labourer (retired) and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lewsey. 13% of Lewsey men worked as a farm labourer (retired) and 85% of Lewsey women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lewsey were farm worker (cowman) and Incapacitated.

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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.

farm labourer (retired)

13%

Labourer

13%

Motor driver

13%

farm worker (cowman)

13%

Unpaid domestic duties

85%

Housewife

Unpaid domestic

Incapacitated

What Lewsey family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 8K census records available for the last name Lewsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewsey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 377 immigration records available for the last name Lewsey. 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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Military Records

There are 303 military records available for the last name Lewsey. For the veterans among your Lewsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewsey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Lewsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lewsey in 1971 was 76, and 87 in 2001.

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Lewsey Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Lefsi Lovsi (Old English Lēofsige).

This name is derived from the components lēof, meaning ‘dear’ or ‘beloved’, and sige, meaning ‘victory’.

The combination of these elements signifies a person who embodies both love and triumph.

Such names were often given to convey positive traits or wished-for qualities in individuals.

As language evolved, these names transformed, but their meanings remain significant in their origins.

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

Where is the Lewsey family from?

What did your Lewsey ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

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

farm labourer (retired)

13%

Labourer

13%

Motor driver

13%

farm worker (cowman)

13%

Unpaid domestic duties

85%

Housewife

Unpaid domestic

Incapacitated

What Lewsey family records will you find?

What is the average Lewsey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Lewsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lewsey in 1971 was 76, and 87 in 2001.

Lewsey Family History

Lewsey Surname Meaning

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Lewsey Surname Meaning

23,000 record(s) for Lewsey

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Where is the Lewsey family from?

What did your Lewsey ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Lewsey family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Lewsey lifespan?

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