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Lueras Family History

Lueras Name Meaning

Hispanic: Castilianized form of Asturian-Leonese topographic name for someone who lived close to a mountain called Pico de Llueres in Asturias northern Spain. Alternatively plural form of Luera .

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


Similar surnames: Luera, Mieras, Lier, Leray, Deras, Kuras, Ruedas, Juers, Veras

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Where is the Lueras family from?

You can see how Lueras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lueras family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lueras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Lueras families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Lueras's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Lueras families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lueras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lueras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lueras. 61% of Lueras men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lueras women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lueras were Sheep Herder and Housekeeper. .

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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
    61%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Plaster
    14%
  • Sheep Herder
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Lueras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lueras 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Lueras. 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 238 military records available for the last name Lueras. For the veterans among your Lueras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lueras lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lueras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lueras in 1966 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

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