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Lucus Family History

Lucus Name Meaning

Altered form of Lucas found chiefly in southern states. This surname is also established among African Americans.

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


Similar surnames: Lucks, Lucas, Bucks, Luck, Luc, Clucas, Lemus, Lucy, Lacks, Luce

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Where is the Lucus family from?

You can see how Lucus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lucus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lucus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Lucus families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Lucus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lucus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lucus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lucus ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lucus. 45% of Lucus 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Lumberman
    34%
  • Labourer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Lucus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lucus 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 620 immigration records available for the last name Lucus. 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 Lucus. For the veterans among your Lucus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lucus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lucus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lucus in 1960 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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