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Ludek Family History

Ludek Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dudek, Rudek, Hudek, Ludeke, Turek, Jude, Lucey, Aude, Luck, Loder

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Where is the Ludek family from?

You can see how Ludek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ludek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ludek family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ludek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ludek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ludek 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 Ludek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tavern was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ludek. 100% of Ludek men worked as a Tavern.

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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

  • Tavern
    100%

What Ludek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Ludek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludek 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Ludek. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ludek. For the veterans among your Ludek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludek lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Ludek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ludek in 1971 was 67, and 89 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ludek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ludek 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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