Lukens Family History

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Lukens Name Meaning

Altered spelling of Dutch Luikens (see Lueken), or German Lückens, a patronymic from the personal name Lüdeke (see Luedecke).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Ludens, Likens, Lukins, Luke, Luks, Tukes, Luken, Lebens, Rubens

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Lukens Family Origin

Where is the Lukens family from?

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You can see how Lukens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lukens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lukens families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Lukens families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lukens's in the UK. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Lukens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lukens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Lukens Family Occupations

What did your Lukens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Civil Service Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Lukens. 20% of Lukens men worked as a Civil Service Clerk

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Civil Service Clerk
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Leading Stoker Royal Nav
    20%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Lukens Historical Records

What Lukens family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Lukens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lukens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lukens. 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 Card

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Lukens. For the veterans among your Lukens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Lukens Life Expectancy

What is the average Lukens lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lukens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lukens in 1947 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lukens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lukens 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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