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Lubke Family History

Lubke Surname Meaning

North German (Lübke): see Luebke. Germanized form (also Lübke) of Sorbian Lubk and Lubka: from a pet form of the personal name Lubomir or any other name composed with the Old Slavic element ljubъ ‘beloved dear’.

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


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Where is the Lubke family from?

You can see how Lubke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lubke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lubke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lubke family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Lubke's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Lubke families in 1891.
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What did your Lubke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lubke. 37% of Lubke men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Lubke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lubke were Truck Driver 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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lubke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lubke 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 Lubke. 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 Lubke. For the veterans among your Lubke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lubke lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Lubke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lubke in 1957 was 23, and 69 in 2003.

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