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Ludman Family History

Ludman Surname Meaning

see Lutman.

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


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Where is the Ludman family from?

You can see how Ludman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ludman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Ludman families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Ludman's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Ludman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ludman 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 Ludman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ludman. 92% of Ludman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

What Ludman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ludman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludman 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Ludman. 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 215 military records available for the last name Ludman. For the veterans among your Ludman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ludman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ludman in 1964 was 81, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ludman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ludman 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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