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Luman Family History

Luman Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Luhmann or Lohmann. English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Luman family from?

You can see how Luman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Luman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Luman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Luman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Luman families in 1891.
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What did your Luman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Luman. 78% of Luman 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
    78%
  • Hospital Nurse
    23%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 738 immigration records available for the last name Luman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Luman. For the veterans among your Luman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Luman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Luman in 1944 was 47, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Luman 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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