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Ladig Family History

Ladig Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Ledig a nickname from Middle High German ledic ‘free’ (not bonded) also ‘unoccupied’.

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


Similar surnames: Ladwig, Laidig, Nadig, Lail, Lai, Gladis, Ladewig, Lader, Lorig

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Where is the Ladig family from?

You can see how Ladig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ladig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ladig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ladig family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Ladig's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ladig families in 1891.
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What did your Ladig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ladig. 57% of Ladig men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    57%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Tool Maker
    13%
  • Farming
    13%
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Census Records

There are 896 census records available for the last name Ladig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ladig 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Ladig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 160 military records available for the last name Ladig. For the veterans among your Ladig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ladig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ladig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ladig in 1962 was 57, and 41 in 2004.

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