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Luehrs Family History

Luehrs Name Meaning

North German (Lührs): patronymic from a shortened form of the personal name Lüder (see Lueder ).

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


Similar surnames: Luhrs, Luhr, Juers, Lueders, Roehrs, Luehring, Luers, Loehr, Vehrs

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Where is the Luehrs family from?

You can see how Luehrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luehrs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Luehrs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Luehrs family living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Luehrs's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Luehrs families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luehrs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Luehrs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Luehrs. 30% of Luehrs men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Luehrs women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Luehrs were Teacher and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Electrician
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Luehrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luehrs 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 773 immigration records available for the last name Luehrs. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 408 military records available for the last name Luehrs. For the veterans among your Luehrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luehrs lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Luehrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Luehrs in 1960 was 61, and 79 in 2004.

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