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Luchtefeld Family History

Luchtefeld 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: Lichtenfeld, Lichtenfels, Schoenfeld, Buchtel, Huenefeld, Lacefield

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Where is the Luchtefeld family from?

You can see how Luchtefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luchtefeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Luchtefeld family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Luchtefeld's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Luchtefeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luchtefeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Luchtefeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Luchtefeld. 100% of Luchtefeld men worked as an Owner Operator. .

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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

  • Owner Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Luchtefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luchtefeld 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Luchtefeld. 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 46 military records available for the last name Luchtefeld. For the veterans among your Luchtefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luchtefeld lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Luchtefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Luchtefeld in 1962 was 78, and 84 in 2001.

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