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Loudon Family History

Loudon Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Louden.

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


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Where is the Loudon family from?

You can see how Loudon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loudon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loudon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Loudon families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Loudon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Loudon families in 1891.
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What did your Loudon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Loudon. 83% of Loudon 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
    83%
  • Private Means
    18%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Loudon. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Loudon. For the veterans among your Loudon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loudon lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Loudon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Loudon in 1948 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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