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Ludwigson Family History

Ludwigson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Danish and Norwegian Ludvigsen North German and Danish Ludwigsen or of the Swedish cognate Ludvigsson (rarely Ludwigsson).

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


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Where is the Ludwigson family from?

You can see how Ludwigson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludwigson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ludwigson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ludwigson family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Ludwigson's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Ludwigson families in 1891.
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What did your Ludwigson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ludwigson. 29% of Ludwigson men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Ludwigson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ludwigson were Farmer and Clerk.

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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

  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Ludwigson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ludwigson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludwigson 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Ludwigson. 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 81 military records available for the last name Ludwigson. For the veterans among your Ludwigson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludwigson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ludwigson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ludwigson in 1963 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

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