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Ludewig Family History

Ludewig Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ludwig.

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


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Where is the Ludewig family from?

You can see how Ludewig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludewig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ludewig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Ludewig families living in Lancashire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Ludewig's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ludewig families in 1891.
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What did your Ludewig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ludewig. 26% of Ludewig men worked as a Farmer and 55% of Ludewig women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ludewig were Mechanic and Packer.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    55%
  • Waitress
    28%
  • Packer
    19%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Ludewig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ludewig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ludewig in 1963 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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