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Ludford Family History

Ludford Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Ludford in Shropshire. The placename derives from Old English hlūde ‘the loud one’ (referring to a stretch of the river Teme with noisy rapids) + ford ‘ford’.

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


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Where is the Ludford family from?

You can see how Ludford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ludford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 111 Ludford families living in Warwickshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Ludford's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Ludford families in 1891.
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What did your Ludford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ludford. 24% of Ludford men worked as a Bricklayer and 85% of Ludford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ludford were Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    24%
  • Solicitor
    16%
  • Steel Bender Fixer Heavy Work
    16%
  • Lorry Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Ludford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludford 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 838 immigration records available for the last name Ludford. 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 676 military records available for the last name Ludford. For the veterans among your Ludford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludford lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ludford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ludford in 1958 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

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