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Lewsley Family History

Lewsley Surname Meaning

variant of Loosley.

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


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Where is the Lewsley family from?

You can see how Lewsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lewsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Lewsley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lewsley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lewsley families in 1911.
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What did your Lewsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lewsley. 85% of Lewsley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%

What Lewsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lewsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewsley 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Lewsley. 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 145 military records available for the last name Lewsley. For the veterans among your Lewsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewsley lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1994, in the United States, Lewsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lewsley in 1956 was 62, and 99 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lewsley 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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