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Lunter Family History

Lunter 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: Luter, Lunger, Munter, Gunter, Hunter, Lutter, Lunder, Lunzer, Luster

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Where is the Lunter family from?

You can see how Lunter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lunter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lunter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Lunter families living in Quebec. This was about 42% of all the recorded Lunter's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lunter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lunter 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 Lunter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lunter. 20% of Lunter men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Lunter women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lunter were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    38%
  • Teacher
    38%
  • Maid
    25%

What Lunter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lunter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lunter 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Lunter. 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 88 military records available for the last name Lunter. For the veterans among your Lunter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lunter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lunter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lunter in 1962 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lunter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lunter 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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