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Lewarne Family History

Lewarne Surname Meaning

From either or both of two places called Lewarne in North Hill and Saint Neot (both Cornwall) named with Middle Cornish lann ‘enclosed cemetery church’.

In this context, the term lann refers to a significant historical structure related to ecclesiastical activities.

The second part of the name, guern, translates to ‘alders alder swamp’, indicating the natural landscape associated with these locations.

These elements together highlight the cultural and geographical significance of Lewarne and Saint Neot.

As such, they represent the rich linguistic heritage of Cornwall and its relationship with the environment.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Lewarne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewarne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Lewarne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Lewarne families living in Cornwall. This was about 66% of all the recorded Lewarne's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Lewarne families in 1891.
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What did your Lewarne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Mechanic and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lewarne. 50% of Lewarne men worked as a Motor Mechanic and 85% of Lewarne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lewarne were General Labourer and Incapacitated.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Mechanic
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 267 military records available for the last name Lewarne. For the veterans among your Lewarne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lewarne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lewarne in 1964 was 78, and 68 in 2004.

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