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Lucian Family History

Lucian Surname Meaning

Italian (Trentino-South Tyrol): variant of Luciano.

French: Occitan variant of Lucien.

Americanized form of French Lussier.

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


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Where is the Lucian family from?

You can see how Lucian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lucian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lucian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Lucian families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lucian's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lucian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lucian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lucian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lucian. 36% of Lucian men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lucian women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lucian were Draftsman and Seamstress.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Draftsman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Lucian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lucian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lucian 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Lucian. 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 478 military records available for the last name Lucian. For the veterans among your Lucian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lucian lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Lucian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lucian in 1946 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lucian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lucian 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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