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Lubeck Family History

Lubeck Surname Meaning

North German (Lübeck) and Dutch: habitational name from the city of Lübeck in Schleswig-Holstein.

Americanized form of Slovak Ľubek: from a pet form of any of various compound personal names like Ľubomir formed with the element ľub ‘dear; to love’.

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


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Where is the Lubeck family from?

You can see how Lubeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lubeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lubeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Lubeck families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Lubeck's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lubeck families in 1891.
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What did your Lubeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lubeck. 25% of Lubeck men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Lubeck women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lubeck were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    22%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Lubeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lubeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lubeck 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 Lubeck. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Lubeck. For the veterans among your Lubeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lubeck lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lubeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lubeck in 1957 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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