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Luchner Family History

Luchner 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: Buchner, Lechner, Lachner, Luckner, Lochner, Lichter, Bucher, Kuchler

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Where is the Luchner family from?

You can see how Luchner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luchner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Luchner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Luchner families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Luchner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Luchner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luchner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Luchner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Luchner. 100% of Luchner men worked as a Butcher. .

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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 1940

  • Butcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Luchner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luchner 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Luchner. 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 53 military records available for the last name Luchner. For the veterans among your Luchner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luchner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Luchner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Luchner in 1965 was 67, and 90 in 1995.

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