The first name Lévis

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About the first name Lévis

Meaning

The name Lévis is traditionally interpreted as in French-Canadian usage, it mainly comes from a surname and place name.

Historical origin

The name Lévis developed as a given name from the surname and place-name usage of Lévis, especially in Quebec.

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In genealogical sources, Lévis is an example of a geographic name becoming part of personal identity.

Pronunciation:lé-vislev.i

Frequency of the first name Lévis by baptism year

The chart below shows the frequency of the first name Lévis by the year of baptisms listed in Genealogy Quebec’s data. It highlights the periods when this first name appears most often and its evolution across generations.

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Annual evolution of the first name LévisLine chart showing the frequency of the first name Lévis in baptisms by year.1075201830185018701890191019301830–1834 6 baptisms1835–1839 3 baptisms1850–1854 3 baptisms1860–1864 3 baptisms1915–1919 6 baptisms1920–1924 3 baptisms1925–1929 3 baptisms1930–1934 3 baptisms

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