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Luetkens Family History

Luetkens 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: Lueken, Lukens, Luetjen, Lutke, Lebens, Luten, Lootens, Lutgen

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Where is the Luetkens family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luetkens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Luetkens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Luetkens. 50% of Luetkens men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Luetkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luetkens 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Luetkens. 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 23 military records available for the last name Luetkens. For the veterans among your Luetkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luetkens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Luetkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Luetkens in 1968 was 82, and 83 in 1999.

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