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Luikens Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of Lukens .

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


Similar surnames: Lukens, Likens, Ludens, Lueken, Lucken, Lukins, Kuiken, Likes, Lupkes

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Where is the Luikens family from?

You can see how Luikens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luikens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Luikens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Luikens families living in Michigan. This was about 90% of all the recorded Luikens's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Luikens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luikens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Luikens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Luikens. 100% of Luikens 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Luikens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luikens 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Luikens. 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 50 military records available for the last name Luikens. For the veterans among your Luikens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luikens lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Luikens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Luikens in 1952 was 31, and 80 in 2003.

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