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Lufton Family History

Lufton 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: Lutton, Luton, Bufton, Lupton, Luxton, Lefton, Lifton, Lofton, Linton

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Where is the Lufton family from?

You can see how Lufton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lufton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lufton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Lufton families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lufton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lufton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lufton 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 Lufton ancestors do for a living?

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

What Lufton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Lufton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lufton 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Lufton. 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 36 military records available for the last name Lufton. For the veterans among your Lufton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lufton lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1982, in the United States, Lufton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lufton in 1971 was 71, and 89 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lufton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lufton 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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