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Lunan Family History

Lunan Surname Meaning

Scottish: possibly a habitational name from Lunan in Angus.

Irish: from Ó Luanáin ‘descendant of Luanan’ a byname meaning ‘hound’ or by extension ‘warrior’.

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


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Where is the Lunan family from?

You can see how Lunan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lunan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lunan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 30 Lunan families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Lunan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lunan families in 1891.
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What did your Lunan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lunan. 84% of Lunan 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
    84%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    17%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lunan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lunan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lunan. 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 544 military records available for the last name Lunan. For the veterans among your Lunan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lunan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lunan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lunan in 1960 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lunan 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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