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Luneburg Family History

Luneburg 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: Lundberg, Lundborg, Lindburg, Limburg, Ginsburg, Lounsbury, Langberg

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Where is the Luneburg family from?

You can see how Luneburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luneburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Luneburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Luneburg families living in Colorado. This was about 26% of all the recorded Luneburg's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Luneburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luneburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Luneburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Luneburg. 72% of Luneburg 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
    72%
  • Farm Operator
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Luneburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luneburg 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Luneburg. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Luneburg. For the veterans among your Luneburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luneburg lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Luneburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Luneburg in 1952 was 57, and 84 in 2003.

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