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Luskin Family History

Luskin Name Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name for someone from Luski a village now in Belarus.

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


Similar surnames: Lukin, Lusky, Laskin, Pliskin, Ruskin, Rusin, Meskin, Lakin, Eskin

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Where is the Luskin family from?

You can see how Luskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Luskin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Luskin families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Luskin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Luskin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luskin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Luskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Luskin. 60% of Luskin 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
    60%
  • Trousers Hand
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Luskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luskin 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 659 immigration records available for the last name Luskin. 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 305 military records available for the last name Luskin. For the veterans among your Luskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luskin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Luskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Luskin in 1955 was 37, and 85 in 2004.

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