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Lutton Family History

Lutton Name Meaning

English:: habitational name from East and West Lutton in Weaverthorpe (East Yorkshire) or from Lutton in Sutton Saint Nicholas (Lincolnshire). variant of Luton .

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


Similar surnames: Litton, Luton, Luxton, Dutton, Lupton, Hutton, Linton, Sutton, Upton

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Where is the Lutton family from?

You can see how Lutton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lutton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lutton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 226 Lutton families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Lutton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lutton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lutton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lutton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lutton. 31% of Lutton men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Lutton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lutton were Builders Labourer and Incapacitated. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    31%
  • Dairy Farmer
    24%
  • Wood Machinist
    16%
  • Builders Labourer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Mental Nurse
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Lutton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lutton 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lutton. 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 Lutton. For the veterans among your Lutton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lutton lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Lutton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lutton in 1948 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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