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Lundby Family History

Lundby 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: Lundy, Sundby, Lunday, Lundry, Lund, Gunby, Lusby, Laundry, Lunden

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Where is the Lundby family from?

You can see how Lundby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lundby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lundby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Lundby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Lundby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lundby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lundby 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 Lundby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lundby. 46% of Lundby men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lundby women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lundby were Farm Operator and House Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Farm Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • House Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lundby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lundby 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Lundby. 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 214 military records available for the last name Lundby. For the veterans among your Lundby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lundby lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Lundby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lundby in 1957 was 52, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lundby 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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