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Lucken Family History

Lucken Surname Meaning

North German (Lücken): patronymic from the personal name Lück (see Luck).

English: variant of Lovekin from a pet form of Love 1 or

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


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Where is the Lucken family from?

You can see how Lucken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lucken family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lucken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 64 Lucken families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Lucken's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lucken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lucken 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 Lucken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lucken. 90% of Lucken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • House Duties (unpaid)
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

What Lucken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lucken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lucken 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 845 immigration records available for the last name Lucken. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Lucken. For the veterans among your Lucken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lucken lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lucken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lucken in 1951 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lucken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lucken 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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