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Lurwig Family History

Lurwig 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: Ludwig, Lustig, Hurtig, Herwig, Lorig, Luftig, Gerwig, Ludwin, Urwin

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Where is the Lurwig family from?

You can see how Lurwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lurwig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lurwig family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lurwig's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Lurwig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lurwig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lurwig ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Lurwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lurwig 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Lurwig. 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 12 military records available for the last name Lurwig. For the veterans among your Lurwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lurwig lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Lurwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lurwig in 1970 was 84, and 92 in 2003.

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