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Luif Family History

Luif 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: Leif, Luff, Lui, Luis, Luiz, Lu, Li, Lund, Leaf, Lubin

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Where is the Luif family from?

You can see how Luif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luif family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Luif families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Luif's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Luif families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luif surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Luif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luif 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Luif. 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 20 military records available for the last name Luif. For the veterans among your Luif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luif lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Luif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Luif in 1963 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Luif 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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