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Lunda Family History

Lunda Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lund, Landa, Lundy, Munda, Bunda, Kunda, Luna, Lunde, Linda, Lunday

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Where is the Lunda family from?

You can see how Lunda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lunda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lunda families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Lunda families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Lunda's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lunda families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lunda 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 Lunda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lunda. 39% of Lunda men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lunda women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lunda were Labor and New Worker.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Farm Operator
    7%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lunda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lunda 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Lunda. 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 672 military records available for the last name Lunda. For the veterans among your Lunda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lunda lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lunda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lunda in 1965 was 72, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lunda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lunda 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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