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Llewelyn Family History

Llewelyn Surname Meaning

Welsh: variant of Llewellyn.

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


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Where is the Llewelyn family from?

You can see how Llewelyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Llewelyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Llewelyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Llewelyn families living in Quebec. This was about 54% of all the recorded Llewelyn's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Llewelyn families in 1911.
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What did your Llewelyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Llewelyn. 28% of Llewelyn men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Llewelyn women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Llewelyn were Farmer 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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Watchman
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Llewelyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Llewelyn 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Llewelyn. 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 650 military records available for the last name Llewelyn. For the veterans among your Llewelyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Llewelyn lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Llewelyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Llewelyn in 1948 was 43, and 61 in 2004.

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