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Lucerne Family History

Lucerne Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cerne, Lucore, Lucero, Lacerte, Lucena, Lucente, Laverne, Carne

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Where is the Lucerne family from?

You can see how Lucerne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lucerne family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lucerne families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Lucerne families living in Alberta. This was about 80% of all the recorded Lucerne's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Lucerne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lucerne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Lucerne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Lucerne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lucerne 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Lucerne. 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 63 military records available for the last name Lucerne. For the veterans among your Lucerne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lucerne lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Lucerne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lucerne in 1976 was 50, and 91 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lucerne 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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