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Lunner Family History

Lunner 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: Gunner, Linner, Lunger, Runner, Dunner, Lunder, Lunzer, Bunner

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Where is the Lunner family from?

You can see how Lunner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lunner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lunner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Lunner families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lunner's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Lunner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lunner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lunner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lunner. 20% of Lunner men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Chauffeur
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 636 census records available for the last name Lunner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lunner 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Lunner. 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 89 military records available for the last name Lunner. For the veterans among your Lunner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lunner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Lunner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lunner in 1963 was 83, and 52 in 2001.

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