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Luscher Family History

Luscher Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German (Lüscher): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Lüsche or a topographic name for someone living among reeds (see Lusch). Compare Lusher.

Germanized form of Slovenian Lužar (see Luzar). In part it is a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola Slovenia (see Kocevar).

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


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Where is the Luscher family from?

You can see how Luscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luscher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Luscher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Luscher families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Luscher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Luscher families in 1891.
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What did your Luscher ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Luscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luscher 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Luscher. 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 561 military records available for the last name Luscher. For the veterans among your Luscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luscher lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Luscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Luscher in 1960 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Luscher 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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