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Luning Family History

Luning Name Meaning

North German (Lüning): nickname from Middle Low German lunink ‘sparrow’ perhaps also for a bird dealer.

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


Similar surnames: Lung, Dusing, Lunning, Bruning, Nuding, Lueking, Tuning, Luhring

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Where is the Luning family from?

You can see how Luning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Luning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Luning families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Luning's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Luning families in 1891.
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What did your Luning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Luning. 29% of Luning men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Luning women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Luning were Manager and Secretary. .

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    72%
  • Secretary
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Luning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luning 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 929 immigration records available for the last name Luning. 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 916 military records available for the last name Luning. For the veterans among your Luning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luning lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Luning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Luning in 1955 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

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