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Lukey Family History

Lukey Name Meaning

English and Scottish: relationship name from the Middle English and Scottish personal name Lukey Luckey a pet form of Luke . Compare Luckie .

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


Similar surnames: Luke, Lakey, Lukes, Luker, Lucey, Larkey, Lavey, Jukes, Lukac, Duke

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Where is the Lukey family from?

You can see how Lukey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lukey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lukey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Lukey families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lukey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lukey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lukey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lukey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lukey. 67% of Lukey 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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Farmers Son
    14%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lukey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lukey 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Lukey. 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 549 military records available for the last name Lukey. For the veterans among your Lukey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lukey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lukey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lukey in 1960 was 51, and 58 in 2004.

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