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Lukers Family History

Lukers 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: Luker, Lukens, Lukes, Luers, Luders, Luger, Auker, Luke, Lucker

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Where is the Lukers family from?

You can see how Lukers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lukers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lukers families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lukers family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lukers's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Lukers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lukers 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 Lukers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lukers. 54% of Lukers men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lukers women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    54%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Lukers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Lukers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lukers 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Lukers. 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 35 military records available for the last name Lukers. For the veterans among your Lukers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lukers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lukers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lukers in 1963 was 49, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lukers 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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