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Origins of the Lui surname

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About the Luis

We have a total number of 122 records for people with the last name Lui.

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Where do most Luis live?

In 1921, most Luis lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Luis

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 28 records for the Lui surname. The oldest one dates back to 1590.

Who were Luis most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Luis.

What are the most common Lui first names?

  • John
  • Peter
  • Ella
  • Anna

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Lui family members

Common jobs for Luis

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Luis in 1921
Cotton Weaver

1

House Servant

1

Housemaid Domestic

1

Servant Domestic

1

Taglohner

1

Common Male occupations for Luis in 1921
Able Seaman

1

Attache

1

Hatchery Men

1

Marine Stoker

1

Matelot

1

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