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Ludwik Family History

Ludwik 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: Ludwig, Ludwick, Ludwin, Ludvik, Dudik, Hudzik, Lodwick, Rudnik

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Where is the Ludwik family from?

You can see how Ludwik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludwik family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ludwik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ludwik families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ludwik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ludwik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ludwik 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 Ludwik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ludwik. 100% of Ludwik men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Ludwik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Ludwik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludwik 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Ludwik. 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 155 military records available for the last name Ludwik. For the veterans among your Ludwik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludwik lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2001, in the United States, Ludwik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ludwik in 1946 was 46, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ludwik 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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