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Lutze Family History

Lutze Name Meaning

German: variant of Lutz .

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


Similar surnames: Luthe, Lotze, Lutzke, Lautz, Leutz, Lutjen, Lutz, Gutz, Lenze, Lutke

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Where is the Lutze family from?

You can see how Lutze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lutze family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lutze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Lutze families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lutze's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lutze families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lutze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lutze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lutze. 36% of Lutze men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Lutze women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lutze were Carpenter and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Housework
    29%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lutze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lutze 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 689 immigration records available for the last name Lutze. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lutze. For the veterans among your Lutze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lutze lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lutze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lutze in 1959 was 25, and 67 in 2004.

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