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Lucus Family History

Lucus Surname Meaning

Altered form of Lucas found chiefly in southern states. This surname is also established among African Americans.

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


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Where is the Lucus family from?

You can see how Lucus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lucus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lucus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 94 Lucus families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Lucus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lucus families in 1891.
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What did your Lucus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lucus. 69% of Lucus 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
    69%
  • Burler minder
    11%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%
  • Weaver Cotton
    11%

What Lucus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Lucus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lucus 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 620 immigration records available for the last name Lucus. 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 Lucus. For the veterans among your Lucus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lucus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lucus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lucus in 1960 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lucus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lucus 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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