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Origins of the Lewison surname

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About the Lewisons

We have a total number of 605 records for people with the last name Lewison.

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Where do most Lewisons live?

In 1921, most Lewisons lived in South Wales.


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Interesting facts about Lewisons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 337 records for the Lewison surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.

Who were Lewisons most likely to marry?

Schroeders

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Johnsons

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Lewisons.

What are the most common Lewison first names?

  • Lewis
  • John
  • Mary
  • Anna

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Common jobs for Lewisons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Lewisons in 1921
House Servant

4

General Servant Domestic

2

Helping At Home

2

Housekeeper

2

Indlr

2

Common Male occupations for Lewisons in 1921
Platelayer

3

Steward

3

Carman

2

Clerks

2

Coal Miner Hewer Below Ground

2

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