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Lusey Family History

Lusey 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: Pusey, Lucey, Lusby, Lusky, Busey, Lusty, Lukey, Lutey, Luse, Losey

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Where is the Lusey family from?

You can see how Lusey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lusey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lusey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lusey family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Lusey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lusey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lusey 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 Lusey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lusey. 60% of Lusey men worked as a Farming and 100% of Lusey women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Lusey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Lusey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lusey 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Lusey. 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 54 military records available for the last name Lusey. For the veterans among your Lusey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lusey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Lusey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lusey in 1966 was 65, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lusey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lusey 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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