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Luitje Family History

Luitje 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: Leite, Lutke, Litke, Tuite, Lute, Guite, Litle, Lite, Lutjen, Luthe

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Where is the Luitje family from?

You can see how Luitje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luitje family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Luitje families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Luitje families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Luitje's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Luitje families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luitje surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Luitje ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Luitje family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Luitje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luitje 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Luitje. 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 12 military records available for the last name Luitje. For the veterans among your Luitje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luitje lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Luitje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Luitje in 1972 was 86, and 94 in 1998.

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