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Lumesden Family History

Lumesden 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: Lumsden, Ramsden, Lunden, Amsden, Lueken, Leyden, Dresden, Ludden

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Where is the Lumesden family from?

You can see how Lumesden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lumesden family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Lumesden families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Lumesden family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lumesden's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Lumesden families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lumesden 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 35 census records available for the last name Lumesden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lumesden 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Lumesden. 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 military records available for the last name Lumesden. For the veterans among your Lumesden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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