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Leviss Family History

Leviss 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: Levis, Levins, Leiss, Lewis, Levings, Levin, Weiss, Levick, Heiss

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Where is the Leviss family from?

You can see how Leviss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leviss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Leviss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Leviss families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Leviss's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Leviss families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Leviss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leviss 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Leviss. 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 24 military records available for the last name Leviss. For the veterans among your Leviss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leviss lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Leviss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Leviss in 1962 was 76, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leviss 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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