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Ludston Family History

Ludston 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: Burston, Ruston, Lutton, Luton, Hurston, Liston, Muston, Leston

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Where is the Ludston family from?

You can see how Ludston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludston family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ludston families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Ludston families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Ludston's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ludston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ludston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Ludston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludston 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ludston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ludston. For the veterans among your Ludston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludston lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Ludston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ludston in 1980 was 67, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ludston 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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