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Levoy Family History

Levoy Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Lavoie.

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


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Where is the Levoy family from?

You can see how Levoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levoy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Levoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Levoy family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Levoy's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Levoy families in 1911.
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What did your Levoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Levoy. 36% of Levoy men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Levoy women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Levoy were Common Laborer and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Common Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Levoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levoy 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Levoy. 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 308 military records available for the last name Levoy. For the veterans among your Levoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levoy lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Levoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Levoy in 1959 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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