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Lussi Family History

Lussi 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: Russi, Luisi, Buss, Russ, Huss, Nuss, Laski, Kuss, Lust, Busse

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Where is the Lussi family from?

You can see how Lussi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lussi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lussi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Lussi families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Lussi's in USA. California had the highest population of Lussi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lussi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lussi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lussi. 28% of Lussi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lussi women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Waiter
    19%
  • Machine Hand
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Lussi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Lussi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lussi 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Lussi. 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 90 military records available for the last name Lussi. For the veterans among your Lussi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lussi lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lussi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lussi in 1953 was 61, and 87 in 2004.

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