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

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
157	Military Records
430	Immigration Records
971	Census and Voter Lists
484	Member Trees

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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.

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What did your Luxenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Luxenberg.

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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.

Salesman

50%

Laborer

22%

Clerk

15%

Operator

15%

What Luxenberg family records will you find?

Census Record

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.

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Passenger List

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.

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Military Records

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.

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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.

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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

Where is the Luxenberg family from?

What did your Luxenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named 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.

Salesman

50%

Laborer

22%

Clerk

15%

Operator

15%

What Luxenberg family records will you find?

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.

Luxenberg Family History

Luxenberg Surname Meaning

3,000 record(s) for Luxenberg

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What did your Luxenberg ancestors do for a living?

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Luxenberg Surname Meaning

3,000 record(s) for Luxenberg

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

Where is the Luxenberg family from?

What did your Luxenberg ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Luxenberg family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Luxenberg family history

What is the average Luxenberg lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Luxenberg family tree

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