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Leuis Family History

Leuis 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: Lewis, Louis, Levis, Leis, Luis, Reis, Melis, Lees, Alexis, Lis

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Where is the Leuis family from?

You can see how Leuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leuis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leuis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Leuis families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Leuis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leuis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leuis 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 Leuis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leuis. 23% of Leuis men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Leuis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leuis were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    11%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

What Leuis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Leuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leuis 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 775 immigration records available for the last name Leuis. 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 332 military records available for the last name Leuis. For the veterans among your Leuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leuis lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1994, in the United States, Leuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Leuis in 1984 was 61, and 64 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leuis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leuis 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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