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Luyben Family History

Luyben 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: Lubben, Lubin, Leben, Ruben, Lunden, Luten, Lutgen, Lueken, Wubben

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Where is the Luyben family from?

You can see how Luyben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luyben family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Luyben families living in North Dakota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Luyben's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Luyben families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luyben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Luyben ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Luyben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luyben 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Luyben. 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 59 military records available for the last name Luyben. For the veterans among your Luyben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luyben lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Luyben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Luyben in 1963 was 66, and 70 in 2003.

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