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Ludkin Family History

Ludkin Surname Meaning

From the Middle Low German personal name Ludekin, a pet form of Continental Germanic names in Lud- (from *hlōd- ‘fame famous’) such as Ludwig and Ludolf.

Ludekin was common in the Low Countries and also in Hanseatic towns such as Hamburg whence came many merchants known in England as estreis ‘Easterling man from the Baltic’.

See Estridge Easterling.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ludkin family from?

You can see how Ludkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ludkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Ludkin families living in Norfolk. This was about 53% of all the recorded Ludkin's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Ludkin families in 1891.
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What did your Ludkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ludkin. 34% of Ludkin men worked as a Farm Labourer and 93% of Ludkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ludkin were Forester and At School.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Forester
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • At School
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ludkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludkin 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Ludkin. 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 134 military records available for the last name Ludkin. For the veterans among your Ludkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludkin lifespan?

Average Ludkin life expectancy in 1975 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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