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Ludden Family History

Ludden Surname Meaning

Irish: from Ó Loideáin a variant of Lydon.

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


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Where is the Ludden family from?

You can see how Ludden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ludden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 42 Ludden families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Ludden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ludden families in 1891.
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What did your Ludden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ludden. 100% of Ludden men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Ludden 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ludden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludden 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 Ludden. 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 Ludden. For the veterans among your Ludden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludden lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ludden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Ludden in 1957 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ludden 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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