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Ludekens Family History

Ludekens Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ludens, Lueken, Lukens, Ludeke, Lebens, Levens, Judkins, Lucken

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Where is the Ludekens family from?

You can see how Ludekens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludekens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ludekens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Ludekens families living in California. This was about 81% of all the recorded Ludekens's in USA. California had the highest population of Ludekens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Ludekens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludekens 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Ludekens. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ludekens. For the veterans among your Ludekens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludekens lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Ludekens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ludekens in 1971 was 76, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ludekens 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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