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Luton Family History

Luton Surname Meaning

English: habitational name chiefly from Litton in Somerset and occasionally from Luton in Bishopsteignton Devon.

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


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Where is the Luton family from?

You can see how Luton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Luton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 79 Luton families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Luton's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Luton families in 1891.
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What did your Luton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Builder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Luton. 17% of Luton men worked as a Master Builder and 85% of Luton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Luton were Coal Hewer (below) and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Builder
    17%
  • Coal Hewer
    17%
  • Stevedore Heavy Worker
    12%
  • Coal Hewer (below)
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    2%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Luton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luton 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 Luton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Luton. For the veterans among your Luton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luton lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Luton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Luton in 1950 was 35, and 73 in 2004.

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