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Lueder Name Meaning

North German (Lüder): from an ancient Germanic personal name (see Luther ).

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


Similar surnames: Lueker, Lueders, Lander, Leuer, Lueke, Leder, Lieder, Juedes, Weder

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Where is the Lueder family from?

You can see how Lueder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lueder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lueder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lueder family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Lueder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lueder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lueder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lueder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lueder. 44% of Lueder men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lueder women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lueder were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lueder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lueder 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Lueder. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lueder. For the veterans among your Lueder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lueder lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lueder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lueder in 1952 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

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