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Ladow Family History

Ladow Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Ladou: habitational name from Ladou or Ladoux names of several places in various parts of France.

The surname Ladou is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Ladow family from?

You can see how Ladow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ladow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ladow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Ladow families living in Staffordshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ladow's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Ladow families in 1891.
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What did your Ladow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ladow. 40% of Ladow men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ladow women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Accountant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ladow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ladow 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Ladow. 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 448 military records available for the last name Ladow. For the veterans among your Ladow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ladow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ladow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ladow in 1958 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ladow 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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