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Lusen Family History

Lusen 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: Luten, Husen, Luse, Luken, Olsen, Leven, Lubin, Uren, Fuse, Pusey

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Where is the Lusen family from?

You can see how Lusen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lusen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lusen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Lusen families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lusen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lusen families in 1880.
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What did your Lusen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lusen. 50% of Lusen 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Lusen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Lusen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lusen 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Lusen. 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 69 military records available for the last name Lusen. For the veterans among your Lusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lusen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Lusen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Lusen in 1963 was 73, and 83 in 2002.

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