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Lunceford Family History

Lunceford Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lunsford.

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


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Where is the Lunceford family from?

You can see how Lunceford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lunceford family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lunceford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Lunceford families living in North Carolina. This was about 32% of all the recorded Lunceford's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Lunceford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lunceford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lunceford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lunceford. 30% of Lunceford men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Lunceford women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lunceford were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • House Keeper
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Clerk
    11%

What Lunceford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lunceford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lunceford 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Lunceford. 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 Lunceford. For the veterans among your Lunceford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lunceford lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lunceford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lunceford in 1955 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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