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Ludtke Family History

Ludtke Surname Meaning

North German (Lüdtke): see Luedtke.

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


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Where is the Ludtke family from?

You can see how Ludtke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludtke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ludtke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Ludtke families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ludtke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ludtke families in 1891.
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What did your Ludtke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ludtke. 24% of Ludtke men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Ludtke women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ludtke were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Butcher
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Seamstress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ludtke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludtke 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ludtke. 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 Ludtke. For the veterans among your Ludtke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludtke lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ludtke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ludtke in 1945 was 28, and 79 in 2004.

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