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Levander Family History

Levander Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental or habitational name of various origins. One 19th century bearer of the name, a priest, took it from the name of his home farm, Hjärtungen, translating Swedish hjärta ‘heart’ into Hebrew lev and adding the suffix -ander, derived from Greek anēr (genitive andros) ‘man’.

In another example, the surname was taken from Levene, a place in Västergötland province. This surname is also found in Finland.

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


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You can see how Levander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Levander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Levander families living in Minnesota. This was about 42% of all the recorded Levander's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Levander families in 1880.
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What did your Levander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Levander. 17% of Levander men worked as a Manager and 50% of Levander women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Levander were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Levander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levander 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 852 immigration records available for the last name Levander. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 241 military records available for the last name Levander. For the veterans among your Levander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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