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Lusk Family History

Lusk Surname Meaning

Scottish: probably a variant of Leask.

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


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Where is the Lusk family from?

You can see how Lusk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lusk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lusk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 60 Lusk families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lusk's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lusk families in 1911.
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What did your Lusk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lusk. 64% of Lusk men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lusk women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lusk were Engineer and Dressmaker.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Engineer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Dressmaker
    23%

What Lusk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56,000 census records available for the last name Lusk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lusk 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Lusk. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Lusk. For the veterans among your Lusk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lusk lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lusk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lusk in 1942 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lusk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lusk 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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