Leven Surname HistoryThe Leven surname comes from a Middle English given name Lefwine, which in turn comes from the Old English elements "leof," which meant "dear" or "beloved," and "wine," which meant "friend." Early Origins of the Leven familyThe surname Leven was first found in Shropshire where the family was anciently seated. Early History of the Leven familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Leven research. Another 202 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1010, 1086, 1275, 1292, 1327, 1576, 1602, 1659, 1661, 1712 and 1820 are included under the topic Early Leven History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Leven Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Lewin, Lewins, Lewens, Lewinson and others. Early Notables of the Leven familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was Justinian Lewyn (Lewen) knighted May 12, 1661; and John Lowin (1576-1659), an English actor, became associated with the theatrical world by 1602. Born in...
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Leven Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Leven Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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