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Luers Family History

Luers Surname Meaning

German (Lüers rarely Lürs): variant of Lührs (see Luehrs).

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


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Where is the Luers family from?

You can see how Luers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Luers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Luers families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Luers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Luers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luers 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 Luers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Luers. 18% of Luers men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Luers women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Luers were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Luers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luers 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Luers. 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 776 military records available for the last name Luers. For the veterans among your Luers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luers lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Luers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Luers in 1961 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Luers 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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