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Ludy Family History

Ludy Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German (also Lüdy): from a pet form of Ludwig.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ludy family from?

You can see how Ludy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ludy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Ludy families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ludy's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Ludy families in 1891.
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What did your Ludy ancestors do for a living?

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

What Ludy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ludy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludy 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 644 immigration records available for the last name Ludy. 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 Ludy. For the veterans among your Ludy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludy lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ludy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ludy in 1944 was 22, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ludy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ludy 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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