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Luetjen Family History

Luetjen Surname Meaning

North German (Lütjen): see Lutgen.

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


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Where is the Luetjen family from?

You can see how Luetjen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luetjen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Luetjen families living in Missouri. This was about 54% of all the recorded Luetjen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Luetjen families in 1920.
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What did your Luetjen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Luetjen. 64% of Luetjen men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Luetjen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Luetjen were Chauffeur and Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Chauffeur
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Luetjen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Luetjen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luetjen 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Luetjen. 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 136 military records available for the last name Luetjen. For the veterans among your Luetjen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luetjen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Luetjen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Luetjen in 1964 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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