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Lutzow Family History

Lutzow Name Meaning

German (Lützow): habitational name from Lützow in Mecklenburg. The placename is of Slavic origin.

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


Similar surnames: Buetow, Luplow, Lubow, Luton, Lutz, Lutton, Ludlow, Rutzen, Kulow

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Where is the Lutzow family from?

You can see how Lutzow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lutzow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lutzow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Lutzow families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lutzow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lutzow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lutzow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lutzow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lutzow. 36% of Lutzow men worked as a Machinist and 28% of Lutzow women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lutzow were Laborer and Telephone Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    36%
  • Janitor
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Telephone Operator
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lutzow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lutzow 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Lutzow. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Lutzow. For the veterans among your Lutzow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lutzow lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lutzow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lutzow in 1956 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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