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Lutjen Family History

Lutjen Surname Meaning

North German (Lütjen): variant of Lutgen.

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


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Where is the Lutjen family from?

You can see how Lutjen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lutjen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lutjen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Lutjen families living in Missouri. This was about 49% of all the recorded Lutjen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Lutjen families in 1880.
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What did your Lutjen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lutjen. 70% of Lutjen men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Lutjen women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lutjen were Farmlaborer and Farmer.

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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
    70%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farmlaborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Lutjen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lutjen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lutjen 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Lutjen. 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 299 military records available for the last name Lutjen. For the veterans among your Lutjen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lutjen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lutjen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lutjen in 1960 was 58, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lutjen 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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