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Ludeke Name Meaning

North German (Lüdeke): variant of Lüdecke (see Luedecke ). Compare Luedeke .

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


Similar surnames: Lueke, Luedeke, Ludke, Lueker, Luke, Lueck, Lutke, Ludtke, Luedecke

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Where is the Ludeke family from?

You can see how Ludeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludeke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ludeke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ludeke families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ludeke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ludeke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ludeke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ludeke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ludeke. 23% of Ludeke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ludeke women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ludeke were Carpenter and Secretary. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ludeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludeke 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 705 immigration records available for the last name Ludeke. 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 773 military records available for the last name Ludeke. For the veterans among your Ludeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludeke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ludeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ludeke in 1958 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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