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Lewellyn Family History

Lewellyn Surname Meaning

Altered form of Welsh Llewellyn.

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


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Where is the Lewellyn family from?

You can see how Lewellyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewellyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lewellyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Lewellyn families living in Quebec. This was about 36% of all the recorded Lewellyn's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lewellyn families in 1911.
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What did your Lewellyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lewellyn. 19% of Lewellyn men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Lewellyn women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lewellyn were Labor and Clerk.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Lewellyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewellyn 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 Lewellyn. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lewellyn. For the veterans among your Lewellyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewellyn lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lewellyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Lewellyn in 1942 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

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