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Luhrs Family History

Luhrs Surname Meaning

North German (Lührs): patronymic from Lühr (see Luhr).

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


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Where is the Luhrs family from?

You can see how Luhrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luhrs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Luhrs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 85 Luhrs families living in New York. This was about 49% of all the recorded Luhrs's in USA. New York had the highest population of Luhrs families in 1880.
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What did your Luhrs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Luhrs. 15% of Luhrs men worked as a Salesman and 27% of Luhrs women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Luhrs were Manager and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Typist
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Luhrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luhrs 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Luhrs. 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 Luhrs. For the veterans among your Luhrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luhrs lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Luhrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Luhrs in 1953 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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