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Luzar Family History

Luzar Surname Meaning

Slovenian (Lužar): topographic name for a person who lived near a shallow pool.

Derived from luža ‘shallow pool’.

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


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Where is the Luzar family from?

You can see how Luzar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luzar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Luzar families living in Ohio. This was about 19% of all the recorded Luzar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Luzar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luzar 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 Luzar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Luzar. 58% of Luzar men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Baker
    11%
  • Drill Press Operator
    11%

What Luzar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 847 census records available for the last name Luzar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luzar 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Luzar. 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 284 military records available for the last name Luzar. For the veterans among your Luzar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luzar lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Luzar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Luzar in 1956 was 58, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Luzar 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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