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Lues Family History

Lues 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: Lees, Lies, Luer, Luks, Les, Kues, Lue, Luis, Lukes, Luers

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Where is the Lues family from?

You can see how Lues families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lues family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lues families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Lues family living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lues's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Lues families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lues 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 Lues ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lues. 100% of Lues women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lues. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lues 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Lues. 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 69 military records available for the last name Lues. For the veterans among your Lues ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lues lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Lues life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lues in 1970 was 67, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lues

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lues 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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