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Lusch Surname Meaning

German (Lüsch): habitational name from any of several places called Lüsche, for example near Celle and near Cloppenburg, or a topographic name from Middle High German liesche ‘reeds’.

East German (of Slavic origin): topographic name from a Germanized Slavic word such as Sorbian łuža meaning ‘swamp moor’.

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


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You can see how Lusch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lusch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lusch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lusch family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lusch's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lusch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lusch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lusch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lusch. 100% of Lusch 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
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 622 immigration records available for the last name Lusch. 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 500 military records available for the last name Lusch. For the veterans among your Lusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lusch lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lusch in 1957 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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