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Luxon Family History

Luxon Surname Meaning

English:: variant of Luxton found mainly in Cornwall and Devon.

relationship name from Middle English Luke or Luck (popular forms of Lucas) + son.

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


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Where is the Luxon family from?

You can see how Luxon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luxon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Luxon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 96 Luxon families living in Devon. This was about 32% of all the recorded Luxon's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Luxon families in 1891.
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What did your Luxon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Luxon. 30% of Luxon men worked as a Lorry Driver and 75% of Luxon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Luxon were General Labourer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lorry Driver
    30%
  • Cabinet Maker
    30%
  • Boiler Maker Heavy Worker
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Luxon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luxon 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Luxon. 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 619 military records available for the last name Luxon. For the veterans among your Luxon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luxon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Luxon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Luxon in 1964 was 82, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Luxon 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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