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Luem Family History

Luem 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: Lum, Luer, Lem, Lumm, Lue, Liem, Lu, Lee, Lund, Lier

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Where is the Luem family from?

You can see how Luem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luem family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Luem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Luem family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Luem's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Luem families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Luem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luem 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Luem. 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 64 military records available for the last name Luem. For the veterans among your Luem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luem lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Luem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Luem in 1964 was 75, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Luem 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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