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Lucien Family History

Lucien Surname Meaning

French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the French personal name Lucien

from Latin Lucianus an adjectival derivative of Lucius.

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


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Where is the Lucien family from?

You can see how Lucien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lucien family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lucien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Lucien families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Lucien's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Lucien families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lucien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lucien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lucien. 33% of Lucien men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lucien women worked as a Maid.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Lucien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lucien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lucien 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 Lucien. 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 688 military records available for the last name Lucien. For the veterans among your Lucien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lucien lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lucien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lucien in 1957 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lucien 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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