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Leux Family History

Leux Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lux, Leu, Lex, Laux, Loux, Lu, Lenz, Lee, Leo, Leon

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Where is the Leux family from?

You can see how Leux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leux family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Leux families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Leux's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Leux families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leux ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Leux ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Leux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leux 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Leux. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 75 military records available for the last name Leux. For the veterans among your Leux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leux lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1991, in the United States, Leux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Leux in 1985 was 84, and 60 in 1991.

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