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Levit Family History

Levit Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Levit ‘Levite’ (see Levy). English: variant of Leavitt.

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


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Where is the Levit family from?

You can see how Levit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Levit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Levit families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Levit's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Levit families in 1911.
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What did your Levit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Levit. 54% of Levit men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Levit women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Levit were Laborer and Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    54%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Operator
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Levit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levit 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 Levit. 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 575 military records available for the last name Levit. For the veterans among your Levit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levit lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Levit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Levit in 1940 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Levit 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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