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Ludwig Family History

Ludwig Surname Meaning

German and Dutch (of German origin): from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements hlūd ‘famous’ + wīg ‘war’. This was the name of the founder of the Frankish dynasty recorded in Latin chronicles as Chlodovechus (see Louis) and Ludovicus.

This became German Ludwig. This became a hereditary name in the Wittelsbach family, the royal family of Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Ludwig family from?

You can see how Ludwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludwig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ludwig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 65 Ludwig families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Ludwig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ludwig families in 1891.
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What did your Ludwig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ludwig. 100% of Ludwig men worked as a Carpenter and 79% of Ludwig 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Hat c Mach St
    8%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Retired (private Means)
    5%

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Census Records

There are 100,000 census records available for the last name Ludwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludwig 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 89,000 immigration records available for the last name Ludwig. 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 33,000 military records available for the last name Ludwig. For the veterans among your Ludwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludwig lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ludwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ludwig in 1943 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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