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Luchs Name Meaning

German:: nickname from Middle High German luhs ‘lynx’ possibly applied to someone with keen sight. patronymic from a vernacular short form of the personal name Lukas . This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Compare Lux .

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


Similar surnames: Fuchs, Buchs, Lucht, Ochs, Dachs, Luecht, Licht, Ruch, Ruhs, Buche

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Where is the Luchs family from?

You can see how Luchs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luchs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Luchs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Luchs families living in Hampshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Luchs's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Luchs families in 1891.
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What did your Luchs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Luchs. 100% of Luchs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Luchs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luchs 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Luchs. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Luchs. For the veterans among your Luchs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luchs lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Luchs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Luchs in 1962 was 74, and 86 in 2003.

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