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Early Origins of the Lutgen family

The surname Lutgen was first found in Baden, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Lutgen family

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Lutgen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Luijens, Luitjens, Luytjens, Luidjens, Luytens, Luchtens, Lychtens, Lujens, Lutgens, Luetjens and many more.

Early Notables of the Lutgen family

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United States Lutgen migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lutgen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • John Lutgen, who settled in North Carolina sometime between 1792 and 1862
  • A. Lutgen, who settled in New Orleans in 1866
  • Nicklaus Lutgen, who settled in Illinois in 1867

Contemporary Notables of the name Lutgen (post 1700) +

  • Clarence Lutgen, American Republican politician, Candidate for Missouri State House of Representatives from Jackson County 3rd District, 1964 1
  • Guy Lutgen (1936-2020), Belgian politician and member of Christian Social Party, Minister of Agriculture in the Walloon Government (1988–1999), Mayor of Bastogne (1976–2000) and Senator (1977–1995)


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 3) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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