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Luettig Family History

Luettig 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: Lustig, Rettig, Gettig, Littig, Fettig, Luftig, Wettig, Lutton

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Where is the Luettig family from?

You can see how Luettig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luettig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Luettig families living in Illinois. This was about 78% of all the recorded Luettig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Luettig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luettig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Luettig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Luettig. 100% of Luettig men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Luettig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luettig 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Luettig. 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 16 military records available for the last name Luettig. For the veterans among your Luettig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luettig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Luettig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Luettig in 1964 was 87, and 81 in 2002.

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