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Lucky Family History

Lucky Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Lukey compare Luckie.

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


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Where is the Lucky family from?

You can see how Lucky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lucky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lucky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Lucky families living in Essex. This was about 41% of all the recorded Lucky's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Lucky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lucky 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 Lucky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lucky. 100% of Lucky 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
    100%

What Lucky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Lucky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lucky 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 674 immigration records available for the last name Lucky. 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 Lucky. For the veterans among your Lucky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lucky lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lucky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lucky in 1957 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lucky 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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