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Lutton Family History

Lutton Surname Meaning

English:: habitational name from East and West Lutton in Weaverthorpe (East Yorkshire) or from Lutton in Sutton Saint Nicholas (Lincolnshire).

Variant of Luton.

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


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Where is the Lutton family from?

You can see how Lutton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lutton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lutton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 75 Lutton families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Lutton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lutton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lutton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lutton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lutton. 60% of Lutton men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Lutton women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Lutton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lutton 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lutton. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lutton. For the veterans among your Lutton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lutton lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Lutton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lutton in 1948 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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