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Ladlow Family History

Ladlow Surname Meaning

A Lincs development of Laidlaw (itself a Scottish development of Ludlow).

Compare Ladley, Laidler, Laidley, Laidlow, and Leadley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ladlow family from?

You can see how Ladlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ladlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ladlow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Ladlow families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Ladlow's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Ladlow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ladlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ladlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ladlow. 34% of Ladlow men worked as a General Labourer and 95% of Ladlow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ladlow were Minister Of Religion and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Wharf Labourer
    23%
  • Ironstone Miner (below Ground) Heavy Worker
    23%
  • Minister Of Religion
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ladlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ladlow 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Ladlow. 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 177 military records available for the last name Ladlow. For the veterans among your Ladlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ladlow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Ladlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ladlow in 1963 was 44, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ladlow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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