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Luehs Family History

Luehs 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: Luehrs, Luchs, Luers, Lucas, Lees, Leeds, Kuehn, Lucht, Luecht, Leys

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Where is the Luehs family from?

You can see how Luehs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luehs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Luehs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Luehs families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Luehs's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Luehs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Luehs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luehs 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Luehs. 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 29 military records available for the last name Luehs. For the veterans among your Luehs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luehs lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Luehs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Luehs in 1965 was 82, and 65 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Luehs 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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