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Luecke Family History

Luecke Surname Meaning

North German (Lücke): variant of Lück (see Lueck). Compare Lucke.

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


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Where is the Luecke family from?

You can see how Luecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luecke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Luecke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 47 Luecke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 41% of all the recorded Luecke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Luecke families in 1880.
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What did your Luecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Luecke. 28% of Luecke men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Luecke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Luecke were Proprietor and Maid.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Maid
    8%

What Luecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Luecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luecke 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 872 immigration records available for the last name Luecke. 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 826 military records available for the last name Luecke. For the veterans among your Luecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luecke lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Luecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Luecke in 1940 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Luecke 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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