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Luu Family History

Luu Surname Meaning

Vietnamese (Lưu): from the Chinese surname 劉 see Liu. It is commonly used in central and southern Vietnam.

Chinese: variant of Lu or Liu.

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


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You can see how Luu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Luu families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Luu families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Luu's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Luu families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Luu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luu 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 Luu. 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 45 military records available for the last name Luu. For the veterans among your Luu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luu lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Luu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Luu in 1977 was 82, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Luu 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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