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Lumia Family History

Lumia Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from Sicilian lumia ‘lemon lemon tree’ presumably a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of lemons

or possibly a topographic name.

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


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Where is the Lumia family from?

You can see how Lumia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lumia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Lumia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Lumia families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lumia's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lumia families in 1911.
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What did your Lumia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lumia. 47% of Lumia men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lumia women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lumia were Hat Helper and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Hat Helper
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lumia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lumia 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Lumia. 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 232 military records available for the last name Lumia. For the veterans among your Lumia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lumia lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Lumia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lumia in 1948 was 40, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lumia 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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