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Lukey Family History

Lukey Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: relationship name from the Middle English and Scottish personal name Lukey Luckey a pet form of Luke.

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


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Where is the Lukey family from?

You can see how Lukey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lukey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lukey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Lukey families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Lukey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lukey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lukey 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 Lukey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wine Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lukey. 40% of Lukey men worked as a Wine Merchant and 67% of Lukey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lukey were School Teacher and Shop Cleaner.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wine Merchant
    40%
  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • Brewery Labourer
    20%
  • School Teacher
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Cotton Weaver
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Shop Cleaner
    4%

What Lukey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lukey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lukey 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Lukey. 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 549 military records available for the last name Lukey. For the veterans among your Lukey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lukey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lukey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lukey in 1960 was 51, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lukey 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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