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Lucius Family History

Lucius Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: from the Latin personal name Lucius which is probably a derivative of Latin lux ‘light’ (genitive lucis). This personal name was favoured by Dutch and North German Humanists.

Compare Junius. German: Latinized (humanistic) form of Lutz.

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


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Where is the Lucius family from?

You can see how Lucius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lucius family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lucius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Lucius families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Lucius's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lucius families in 1891.
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What did your Lucius ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lucius. 100% of Lucius women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lucius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lucius 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 647 immigration records available for the last name Lucius. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lucius. For the veterans among your Lucius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lucius lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lucius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lucius in 1958 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lucius 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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