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Ludwell Family History

Ludwell Surname Meaning

from Ludwell in Donhead Saint Mary (Wilts) or from Ludwell in Hutton or a lost place called Ludewelle (recorded in 1338) in West Chinnock (both Somerset). The place-names derive from Old English hlūd ‘loud noisy’ + wella ‘well spring stream’.

There may have been some confusion with Lowdell.

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


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Where is the Ludwell family from?

You can see how Ludwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ludwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Ludwell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Ludwell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Ludwell families in 1891.
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What did your Ludwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ludwell. 82% of Ludwell 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
    82%
  • Household Duties
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ludwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludwell 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Ludwell. 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 161 military records available for the last name Ludwell. For the veterans among your Ludwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludwell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Ludwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ludwell in 1971 was 67, and 83 in 1989.

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