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Luer Family History

Luer Surname Meaning

North German (Lüer): short form of Lüder see Lueder. Scottish: from Mac Gille Uidhir see McClure.

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


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Where is the Luer family from?

You can see how Luer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Luer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Luer families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Luer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Luer families in 1891.
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What did your Luer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Luer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luer 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 732 immigration records available for the last name Luer. 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 466 military records available for the last name Luer. For the veterans among your Luer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Luer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Luer in 1963 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Luer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Luer 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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