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Lodwig Family History

Lodwig Surname Meaning

variant of Lodwick (2).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lodwig family from?

You can see how Lodwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lodwig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lodwig families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 64 Lodwig families living in Glamorgan. This was about 52% of all the recorded Lodwig's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Lodwig families in 1891.
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What did your Lodwig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lodwig. 100% of Lodwig men worked as a Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and 90% of Lodwig 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Hospital Nurse
    6%
  • Domestic Services
    6%

What Lodwig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lodwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lodwig 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Lodwig. 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 279 military records available for the last name Lodwig. For the veterans among your Lodwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lodwig lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Lodwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lodwig in 1957 was 55, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lodwig 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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