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Lukus Family History

Lukus 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: Luks, Lukas, Lutkus, Lukes, Lucus, Lucas, Kus, Luker, Fukui, Luke

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Where is the Lukus family from?

You can see how Lukus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lukus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lukus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lukus family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lukus's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Lukus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lukus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lukus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lukus. 40% of Lukus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lukus women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Miner
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 703 census records available for the last name Lukus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lukus 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Lukus. 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 111 military records available for the last name Lukus. For the veterans among your Lukus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lukus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Lukus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lukus in 1969 was 56, and 59 in 2000.

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