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Ludie Family History

Ludie 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: Lundie, Lurie, Ludin, Rudie, Mudie, Ludke, Jude, Lubin, Budge, Lodge

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Where is the Ludie family from?

You can see how Ludie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ludie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ludie family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ludie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ludie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ludie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ludie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ludie. 50% of Ludie men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ludie women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Ludie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Ludie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludie 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Ludie. 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 30 military records available for the last name Ludie. For the veterans among your Ludie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludie lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Ludie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ludie in 1980 was 85, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ludie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ludie 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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