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Lukins Family History

Lukins Surname Meaning

English: variant with post-medieval excrescent -s of Lufkin.

Latvian (also Lūkins): patronymic from the Slavic personal name Luka (see Lucas); compare Russian Lukin.

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


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Where is the Lukins family from?

You can see how Lukins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lukins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lukins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 122 Lukins families living in Somerset. This was about 54% of all the recorded Lukins's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Lukins families in 1891.
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What did your Lukins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lukins. 29% of Lukins men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Lukins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lukins were Dairy Farmer and Home 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Farm Carter
    15%
  • Stone Mason Heavy Worker
    10%
  • Dairy Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Home Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Lukins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lukins 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 689 immigration records available for the last name Lukins. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lukins. For the veterans among your Lukins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lukins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lukins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lukins in 1963 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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