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Lewty Family History

Lewty Surname Meaning

see Luty.

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


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Where is the Lewty family from?

You can see how Lewty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Lewty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Lewty families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Lewty's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lewty families in 1891.
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What did your Lewty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lewty. 80% of Lewty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lewty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewty 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Lewty. 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 137 military records available for the last name Lewty. For the veterans among your Lewty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewty lifespan?

Average Lewty life expectancy in 1998 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lewty 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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