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Lueken Family History

Lueken Surname Meaning

North German (Lüken): patronymic from Lüke see Lueke. The surname Lüken is also found in the Netherlands.

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


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Where is the Lueken family from?

You can see how Lueken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lueken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lueken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Lueken families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lueken's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lueken families in 1891.
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What did your Lueken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lueken. 55% of Lueken men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lueken women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    46%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Lueken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 990 census records available for the last name Lueken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lueken 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Lueken. 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 344 military records available for the last name Lueken. For the veterans among your Lueken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lueken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lueken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Lueken in 1963 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lueken 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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