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Luedecke Family History

Luedecke Surname Meaning

North German (Lüdecke): from a pet form of the personal name Ludolf (see Ludolph) or Ludwig formed with the diminutive suffix -ke.

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


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Where is the Luedecke family from?

You can see how Luedecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luedecke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Luedecke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Luedecke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Luedecke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Luedecke families in 1891.
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What did your Luedecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Luedecke. 35% of Luedecke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Luedecke women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Luedecke were Manager and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Luedecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Luedecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luedecke 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Luedecke. 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 628 military records available for the last name Luedecke. For the veterans among your Luedecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luedecke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Luedecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Luedecke in 1963 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Luedecke 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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