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Levinger Family History

Levinger Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial extension of Levy; the ending -inger being common in German surnames derived from placenames.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Levinger family from?

You can see how Levinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Levinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Levinger families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Levinger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Levinger families in 1911.
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What did your Levinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Vendeur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Levinger. 50% of Levinger men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Levinger women worked as a Vendeur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Waiter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Vendeur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Levinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levinger 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 747 immigration records available for the last name Levinger. 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 705 military records available for the last name Levinger. For the veterans among your Levinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levinger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Levinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Levinger in 1959 was 56, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Levinger 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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