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Lewey Family History

Lewey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Leavey.

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


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Where is the Lewey family from?

You can see how Lewey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lewey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Lewey families living in Manitoba. This was about 30% of all the recorded Lewey's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Lewey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lewey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lewey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lewey. 29% of Lewey men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Lewey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lewey were Farm Laborer 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
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lewey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewey 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Lewey. 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 735 military records available for the last name Lewey. For the veterans among your Lewey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lewey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lewey in 1953 was 44, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lewey 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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