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Lusignan Family History

Lusignan Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from Lusignan a place in Vienne. This surname is very rare in France. Compare Zeno.

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


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Where is the Lusignan family from?

You can see how Lusignan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lusignan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lusignan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Lusignan families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Lusignan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lusignan families in 1891.
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What did your Lusignan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lusignan. 17% of Lusignan men worked as a Weaver and 56% of Lusignan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lusignan were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    56%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Lusignan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lusignan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lusignan 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Lusignan. 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 987 military records available for the last name Lusignan. For the veterans among your Lusignan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lusignan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lusignan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Lusignan in 1963 was 61, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lusignan 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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