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Ludmer Family History

Ludmer 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: Summer, Kummer, Ledger, Plummer, Plumer, Limmer, Loder, Bulmer, Luger

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Where is the Ludmer family from?

You can see how Ludmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludmer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ludmer families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ludmer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ludmer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ludmer 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 Ludmer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cutter
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Ludmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Ludmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludmer 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Ludmer. 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 34 military records available for the last name Ludmer. For the veterans among your Ludmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludmer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ludmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ludmer in 1966 was 63, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ludmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ludmer 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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