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Lukins Family History

Lukins Name Meaning

English: variant with post-medieval excrescent -s of Lufkin . Latvian (also Lūkins): patronymic from the Slavic personal name Luka (see Lucas ); compare Russian Lukin .

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


Similar surnames: Lukin, Lukens, Luks, Levins, Lukes, Atkins, Lykins, Adkins, Lakins

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Where is the Lukins family from?

You can see how Lukins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lukins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lukins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Lukins families living in Manitoba. This was about 83% of all the recorded Lukins's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Lukins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lukins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lukins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lukins. 20% of Lukins men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Lukins women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lukins were Truck Driver and Laborer. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Lukins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lukins 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 689 immigration records available for the last name Lukins. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lukins. For the veterans among your Lukins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lukins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lukins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lukins in 1963 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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