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Lute Family History

Lute Name Meaning

English: from an Old Norse personal name and byname Lútr (meaning ‘stooping’). German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with liud ‘people tribe’.

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


Similar surnames: Luter, Tutt, Lucey, Luten, Luke, Luce, Lutke, Lull, Luty, Gute

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Where is the Lute family from?

You can see how Lute families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lute family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lute families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Lute families living in New Brunswick. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lute's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Lute families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lute surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lute ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lute. 45% of Lute men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Ouvrier
    34%
  • Labourer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lute. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lute 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 744 immigration records available for the last name Lute. 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 Lute. For the veterans among your Lute ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lute lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lute life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Lute in 1955 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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