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Ludin Family History

Ludin Surname Meaning

German (also Lüdin): from a pet form of the personal name Ludwig.

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


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Where is the Ludin family from?

You can see how Ludin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ludin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Ludin families living in Kent. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ludin's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ludin families in 1891.
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What did your Ludin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ludin. 40% of Ludin men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Ludin women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ludin were Tailor and Statistical Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Accountant
    20%
  • Tailor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Statistical Clerk
    50%

What Ludin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ludin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludin 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Ludin. 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 380 military records available for the last name Ludin. For the veterans among your Ludin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ludin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ludin in 1964 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ludin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ludin 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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