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Lucan Family History

Lucan Surname Meaning

Possibly reduced from Mac Lúcáin (diminutive of biblical Luke?)See the puzzling surname McClughan.Earlier form of Claughan.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Lucan family from?

You can see how Lucan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lucan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lucan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Lucan families living in Cheshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Lucan's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Lucan families in 1891.
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What did your Lucan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lucan. 38% of Lucan men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Lucan women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lucan were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lucan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lucan 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Lucan. 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 407 military records available for the last name Lucan. For the veterans among your Lucan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lucan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lucan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lucan in 1963 was 81, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lucan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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