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Luarca Family History

Luarca Surname Meaning

Asturian-Leonese: habitational name from a place called Luarca in Asturias (Spain). This surname is most common in Guatemala and the Philippines.

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


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You can see how Luarca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luarca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Luarca family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Luarca's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Luarca families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Luarca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luarca 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Luarca. 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 9 military records available for the last name Luarca. For the veterans among your Luarca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luarca lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Luarca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Luarca in 1977 was 47, and 94 in 2003.

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