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Luneau Name Meaning

Altered form of French Louineau: from Louineau a pet form of the personal name Louin from the ancient Germanic name Hlodwin composed of the elements hlōd ‘famous’ and win ‘friend’. French: habitational name from Luneau in Allier.

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


Similar surnames: Pineau, Juneau, Pruneau, Lindau, Buteau, Mineau, Lareau, Reneau

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Where is the Luneau family from?

You can see how Luneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luneau family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Luneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Luneau families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Luneau's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Luneau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luneau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Luneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Luneau. 43% of Luneau 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
    43%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Contractor
    11%
  • Logger
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Luneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luneau 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Luneau. 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 203 military records available for the last name Luneau. For the veterans among your Luneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luneau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Luneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Luneau in 1963 was 72, and 68 in 2004.

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