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Ludvigsen Family History

Ludvigsen Surname Meaning

Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Ludvig (see Ludwig). Compare Ludvigson and Ludwigsen.

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


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Where is the Ludvigsen family from?

You can see how Ludvigsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludvigsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ludvigsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Ludvigsen families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Ludvigsen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ludvigsen families in 1891.
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What did your Ludvigsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ludvigsen. 67% of Ludvigsen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Accountant Typist
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ludvigsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludvigsen 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ludvigsen. 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 293 military records available for the last name Ludvigsen. For the veterans among your Ludvigsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludvigsen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ludvigsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ludvigsen in 1956 was 49, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ludvigsen 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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