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Ludi Family History

Ludi 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: Rudi, Lodi, Luzi, Lui, Ludy, Ludin, Lupi, Audi, Lu, Li

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Where is the Ludi family from?

You can see how Ludi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ludi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ludi family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ludi's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Ludi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ludi 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 Ludi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ludi. 50% of Ludi men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Ludi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 763 census records available for the last name Ludi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludi 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Ludi. 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 351 military records available for the last name Ludi. For the veterans among your Ludi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ludi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ludi in 1964 was 71, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ludi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ludi 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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