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Luzier Family History

Luzier Name Meaning

French: habitational name from any of the places so named in the Dordogne and Savoy. Possibly also an Americanized form of an unidentified surname.

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


Similar surnames: Luzi, Luger, Leier, Lier, Zier, Lauzier, Luzader, Lutter, Lazer

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Where is the Luzier family from?

You can see how Luzier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luzier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Luzier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Luzier families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Luzier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Luzier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luzier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Luzier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Luzier. 25% of Luzier men worked as a Miner and 34% of Luzier women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Luzier were New Worker and Housework. .

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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

  • Miner
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Telephone Operator
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Luzier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luzier 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Luzier. 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 475 military records available for the last name Luzier. For the veterans among your Luzier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luzier lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Luzier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Luzier in 1946 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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