Lui Surname Meaning & Lui Family History at Ancestry.ca®

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Where is the Lui family from?

You can see how Lui families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lui family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lui families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Lui families living in British Columbia. This was about 47% of all the recorded Lui's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Lui families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lui surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lui. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lui 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 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Lui. 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 454 military records available for the last name Lui. For the veterans among your Lui ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lui lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lui life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Lui in 1953 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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Lui Family History