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Lewy Family History

Lewy Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname for a left-handed person from Polish lewy ‘left’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Levy.

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


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Where is the Lewy family from?

You can see how Lewy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lewy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Lewy families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Lewy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lewy families in 1911.
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What did your Lewy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lewy. 26% of Lewy men worked as a Salesman and 31% of Lewy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lewy were Proprietor and Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    26%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Maid
    16%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lewy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewy 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Lewy. 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 803 military records available for the last name Lewy. For the veterans among your Lewy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lewy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lewy in 1963 was 64, and 84 in 2004.

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