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Luyendyk Family History

Luyendyk 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: Lundy, Mendyk, Lund, Lavender, Lucey, Melendy, Buendia, Hendy

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Where is the Luyendyk family from?

You can see how Luyendyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luyendyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Luyendyk families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Luyendyk's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Luyendyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luyendyk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Luyendyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Luyendyk. 72% of Luyendyk 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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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What Luyendyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Luyendyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luyendyk 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Luyendyk. 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 103 military records available for the last name Luyendyk. For the veterans among your Luyendyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luyendyk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Luyendyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Luyendyk in 1964 was 70, and 56 in 2004.

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