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Luckwell Family History

Luckwell Surname Meaning

from Luckwell Bridge in Cutcombe (Somerset). The origin of the place-name is uncertain due to a lack of medieval forms.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Luckwell family from?

You can see how Luckwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luckwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Luckwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Luckwell families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Luckwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Luckwell families in 1891.
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What did your Luckwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Luckwell. 64% of Luckwell men worked as a Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and 94% of Luckwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Luckwell were House Painter and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    64%
  • Salesman (drapery Goods) Own
    19%
  • House Painter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Luckwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luckwell 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Luckwell. 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 67 military records available for the last name Luckwell. For the veterans among your Luckwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luckwell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Luckwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Luckwell in 1967 was 81, and 95 in 1993.

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