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Luntz Name Meaning

German: variant of Lunz .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lontz, Lunz, Lentz, Duntz, Lintz, Lutz, Glunt, Linz, Muntz, Lantz

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Where is the Luntz family from?

You can see how Luntz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luntz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Luntz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Luntz families living in Virginia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Luntz's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Luntz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luntz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Luntz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Luntz. 30% of Luntz men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Luntz women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Luntz were Clothing Cutter and Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clothing Cutter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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What Luntz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Luntz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luntz 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 700 immigration records available for the last name Luntz. 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 456 military records available for the last name Luntz. For the veterans among your Luntz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luntz lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Luntz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Luntz in 1945 was 53, and 94 in 2004.

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