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Ludolf Family History

Ludolf 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: Rudolf, Adolf, Sudol, Musolf, Ludolph, Lupold, Lubold, Lupoli, Wolf

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Where is the Ludolf family from?

You can see how Ludolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludolf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ludolf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ludolf families living in North Carolina. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ludolf's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Ludolf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ludolf 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 Ludolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ludolf. 100% of Ludolf 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Ludolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludolf 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Ludolf. 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 259 military records available for the last name Ludolf. For the veterans among your Ludolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludolf lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Ludolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ludolf in 1967 was 86, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ludolf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ludolf 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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