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Lurton Family History

Lurton Surname Meaning

see Lorton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lurton family from?

You can see how Lurton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lurton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lurton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Lurton families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Lurton's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Lurton families in 1891.
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What did your Lurton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lurton. 100% of Lurton 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Lurton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lurton 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Lurton. 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 244 military records available for the last name Lurton. For the veterans among your Lurton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lurton lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Lurton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lurton in 1969 was 71, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lurton 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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