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Ludolph Family History

Ludolph Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements liud ‘people tribe’ + wulf ‘wolf’.

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


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Where is the Ludolph family from?

You can see how Ludolph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludolph family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ludolph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ludolph family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ludolph's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ludolph families in 1891.
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What did your Ludolph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ludolph. 28% of Ludolph men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Ludolph women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ludolph were Manager and Stenographer.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ludolph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludolph 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Ludolph. 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 Ludolph. For the veterans among your Ludolph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludolph lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ludolph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ludolph in 1963 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ludolph 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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