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Luessen Family History

Luessen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lesser, Lumsden, Jessen, Kessen, Riessen, Nessen, Mussen, Lueken

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Where is the Luessen family from?

You can see how Luessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luessen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Luessen families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Luessen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Luessen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luessen 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 Luessen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Luessen. 100% of Luessen men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Luessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luessen 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Luessen. 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 88 military records available for the last name Luessen. For the veterans among your Luessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luessen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Luessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Luessen in 1966 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Luessen 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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