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Lievens Name Meaning

Flemish and Dutch: patronymic from the old personal name Lieven of ancient Germanic origin composed of the elements lief ‘dear’ + wine ‘friend’.

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


Similar surnames: Leven, Livers, Levens, Levins, Likens, Neuens, Linders, Lippens

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Where is the Lievens family from?

You can see how Lievens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lievens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lievens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Lievens families living in Alberta. This was about 83% of all the recorded Lievens's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Lievens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lievens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lievens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lievens. 57% of Lievens men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lievens women worked as a Shoe Worker. .

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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

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Janitor
    13%
  • Shoe Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 937 census records available for the last name Lievens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lievens 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Lievens. 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 214 military records available for the last name Lievens. For the veterans among your Lievens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lievens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lievens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lievens in 1962 was 81, and 93 in 2004.

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