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Luehder Family History

Luehder 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: Lueder, Leader, Lusher, Leder, Buehrer, Kuehler, Luther, Buehner

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Where is the Luehder family from?

You can see how Luehder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luehder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Luehder families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Luehder's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Luehder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luehder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Luehder ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Luehder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luehder 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Luehder. 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 30 military records available for the last name Luehder. For the veterans among your Luehder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luehder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Luehder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Luehder in 1962 was 52, and 63 in 2004.

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