This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Luxenberg family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Luxenberg Family History

Luxenberg Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of various places called Luxenberg, Luxemberg, Luxenburg, or Luxembourg, as well as the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

It derives from the Old High German luzil meaning ‘small’ combined with burg meaning ‘castle’ or ‘settlement’.

The name reflects the historical significance of these places and their connection to the concept of small fortified settlements.

Over time, variations of the name emerged, linked to different regions and cultures.

This name is indicative of the heritage and identity of those who bear it, signifying a connection to historical geography.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Luxenberg family from?

You can see how Luxenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luxenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Luxenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Luxenberg families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Luxenberg's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Luxenberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luxenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Luxenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Luxenberg. 50% of Luxenberg men worked as a Salesman.

View Census Data for Luxenberg | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Operator
    15%

What Luxenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 971 census records available for the last name Luxenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luxenberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Luxenberg

Passenger Lists

There are 430 immigration records available for the last name Luxenberg. 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.

View all Luxenberg immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 157 military records available for the last name Luxenberg. For the veterans among your Luxenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Luxenberg military records

You've only scratched the surface of Luxenberg family history

Discover More

What is the average Luxenberg lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Luxenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Luxenberg in 1951 was 42, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Luxenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Luxenberg 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Luxenberg family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial