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Levinsky Family History

Levinsky Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): patronymic from Levy or Levin.

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


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Where is the Levinsky family from?

You can see how Levinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levinsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Levinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 35 Levinsky families living in Ontario. This was about 97% of all the recorded Levinsky's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Levinsky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Levinsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Levinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Levinsky. 34% of Levinsky men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Levinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levinsky 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Levinsky. 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 853 military records available for the last name Levinsky. For the veterans among your Levinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levinsky lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Levinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Levinsky in 1947 was 33, and 72 in 2004.

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