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Luis Family History

Luis Surname Meaning

Portuguese (Luís) and Spanish: from the personal name Luís or Luis from French Louis.

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


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Where is the Luis family from?

You can see how Luis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Luis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Luis families living in Warwickshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Luis's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Luis families in 1891.
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What did your Luis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Luis. 43% of Luis women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Home Duties
    29%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Luis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luis 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Luis. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Luis. For the veterans among your Luis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Luis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Luis in 1958 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Luis 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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