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Luter Family History

Luter Surname Meaning

English:: from Old French loutre ‘otter’ either used as a nickname or alternatively as a metonymic occupational name to denote an otter hunter.

variant of Luther

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


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Where is the Luter family from?

You can see how Luter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Luter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 29 Luter families living in Yorkshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Luter's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Luter families in 1891.
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What did your Luter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer Heavy and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Luter. 100% of Luter men worked as a Dock Labourer Heavy and 100% of Luter 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer Heavy
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Luter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luter 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 967 immigration records available for the last name Luter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Luter. For the veterans among your Luter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luter lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Luter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Luter in 1953 was 36, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Luter 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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