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Lune Family History

Lune Surname Meaning

Probably from residence by the river Lune which flows through Westm and Lancs.

The river is recorded as Loon in the 13th century and may derive from British *lān ‘healthy’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Lune family from?

You can see how Lune families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lune family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lune families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 55 Lune families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Lune's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lune families in 1911.
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What did your Lune ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lune. 43% of Lune 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
    43%
  • Chef
    29%
  • Packer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lune. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lune 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 845 immigration records available for the last name Lune. 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 Lune. For the veterans among your Lune ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lune lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Lune life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lune in 1979 was 63, and 23 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lune ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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