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Lunin Family History

Lunin 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: Lubin, Bunin, Lukin, Kunin, Lundin, Luning, Ludin, Lunn, Lund, Gunn

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Where is the Lunin family from?

You can see how Lunin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lunin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lunin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Lunin families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Lunin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lunin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lunin 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 Lunin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lunin. 25% of Lunin men worked as a Clerk and 60% of Lunin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lunin were Chauffeur and Sales Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Porter
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Chauffeur
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Sales Clerk
    40%

What Lunin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lunin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lunin 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Lunin. 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 72 military records available for the last name Lunin. For the veterans among your Lunin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lunin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lunin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lunin in 1964 was 81, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lunin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lunin 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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