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Levitas Family History

Levitas Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from the Greek form of the Biblical name Levy.

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


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Where is the Levitas family from?

You can see how Levitas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levitas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Levitas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Levitas families living in Lancashire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Levitas's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Levitas families in 1891.
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What did your Levitas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Levitas. 27% of Levitas men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Levitas women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    27%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Accountant
    9%
  • Lawyer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Levitas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levitas 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 551 immigration records available for the last name Levitas. 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 169 military records available for the last name Levitas. For the veterans among your Levitas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levitas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Levitas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Levitas in 1962 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Levitas 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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