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Lujan Family History

Lujan Surname Meaning

Spanish (Luján): habitational name from Luján in Huesca province.

In the US this surname is also found among Native Americans (Pueblos and Navajos).

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


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Where is the Lujan family from?

You can see how Lujan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lujan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lujan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 627 Lujan families living in New Mexico. This was about 77% of all the recorded Lujan's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Lujan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lujan 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 Lujan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lujan. 40% of Lujan men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Lujan women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lujan were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Maid
    7%

What Lujan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Lujan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lujan 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Lujan. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Lujan. For the veterans among your Lujan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lujan lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Lujan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lujan in 1941 was 47, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lujan 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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