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Ludvik Family History

Ludvik Surname Meaning

Czech (Ludvík): from the personal name Ludvík Czech form of German Ludwig.

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


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Where is the Ludvik family from?

You can see how Ludvik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludvik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ludvik families living in Illinois. This was about 16% of all the recorded Ludvik's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ludvik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ludvik 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 Ludvik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ludvik. 36% of Ludvik men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ludvik women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ludvik were Auto Mechanic and School Teacher.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Auto Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • School Teacher
    34%

What Ludvik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 879 census records available for the last name Ludvik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludvik 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Ludvik. 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 189 military records available for the last name Ludvik. For the veterans among your Ludvik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludvik lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ludvik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ludvik in 1961 was 60, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ludvik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ludvik 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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