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Lunkwitz Family History

Lunkwitz 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: Duckwitz, Longwith, Lubitz, Benowitz, Bonewitz, Bonawitz, Langlitz

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Where is the Lunkwitz family from?

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

What did your Lunkwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lunkwitz. 43% of Lunkwitz 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
    43%
  • Ranch Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
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What Lunkwitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Lunkwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lunkwitz 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Lunkwitz. 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 49 military records available for the last name Lunkwitz. For the veterans among your Lunkwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lunkwitz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Lunkwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lunkwitz in 1967 was 74, and 67 in 2004.

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