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Leuwer Family History

Leuwer 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: Leuer, Lewer, Lever, Leader, Ledger, Leiner, Reuter, Lerner, Lauer

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Where is the Leuwer family from?

You can see how Leuwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leuwer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leuwer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Leuwer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Leuwer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leuwer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Leuwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leuwer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Leuwer. 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 44 military records available for the last name Leuwer. For the veterans among your Leuwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leuwer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Leuwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Leuwer in 1962 was 41, and 47 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leuwer 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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