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Levitz Family History

Levitz Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): Germanized form of Levitch.

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


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Where is the Levitz family from?

You can see how Levitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Levitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Levitz families living in Iowa. This was about 62% of all the recorded Levitz's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Levitz families in 1880.
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What did your Levitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Levitz. 14% of Levitz men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Levitz women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Levitz were Operator and Salesman.

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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
    14%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Levitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levitz 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Levitz. 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 421 military records available for the last name Levitz. For the veterans among your Levitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levitz lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Levitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Levitz in 1950 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Levitz 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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