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Ladewig Family History

Ladewig Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Ludwig.

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


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Where is the Ladewig family from?

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

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

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ladewig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ladewig 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ladewig. 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 Ladewig. For the veterans among your Ladewig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ladewig lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Ladewig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ladewig in 1949 was 39, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ladewig 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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