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Ludlaw Family History

Ludlaw 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: Ludlow, Ludlam, Outlaw, Kudla, Laidlaw, Hudlow, Lulay, Sudlow, Luplow

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Where is the Ludlaw family from?

You can see how Ludlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludlaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ludlaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Ludlaw families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ludlaw's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Ludlaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ludlaw 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 Ludlaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Supervisor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ludlaw. 31% of Ludlaw men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ludlaw women worked as a Supervisor.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Farming
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Supervisor
    100%

What Ludlaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 735 census records available for the last name Ludlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludlaw 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Ludlaw. 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 75 military records available for the last name Ludlaw. For the veterans among your Ludlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludlaw lifespan?

Average Ludlaw life expectancy in 1968 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ludlaw 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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