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Lustey Family History

Lustey 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: Luster, Lusty, Lutey, Luskey, Hussey, Pusey, Lucey, Lister, Bussey

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Where is the Lustey family from?

You can see how Lustey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lustey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lustey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Lustey families living in Kentucky. This was about 71% of all the recorded Lustey's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Lustey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lustey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lustey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lustey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Lustey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lustey 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Lustey. 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 14 military records available for the last name Lustey. For the veterans among your Lustey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lustey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Lustey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Lustey in 1968 was 83, and 56 in 1985.

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