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Lucka Family History

Lucka Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Luck, Luca, Lucca, Luka, Lucia, Lucks, Ludka, Lucky, Lucke, Buck

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Where is the Lucka family from?

You can see how Lucka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lucka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lucka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Lucka families living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lucka's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Lucka families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lucka 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 Lucka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lucka. 40% of Lucka men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Baker
    20%

What Lucka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lucka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lucka 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Lucka. 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 309 military records available for the last name Lucka. For the veterans among your Lucka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lucka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lucka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lucka in 1965 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lucka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lucka 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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