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Luthy Family History

Luthy Name Meaning

Swiss German (Lüthy): variant of Lüthi (see Luthi ) also found in France.

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


Similar surnames: Luty, Lutey, Luthi, Leuty, Luthe, Luy, Latty, Yutzy, Ludy, Tuhy

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Where is the Luthy family from?

You can see how Luthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luthy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Luthy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Luthy families living in Staffordshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Luthy's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Luthy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luthy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Luthy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Luthy. 30% of Luthy men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Luthy women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Luthy were Mechanic and Clerk. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Mechanic
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Luthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luthy 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Luthy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 681 military records available for the last name Luthy. For the veterans among your Luthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luthy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Luthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Luthy in 1962 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

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