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Loudin Family History

Loudin Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Louden or Lowden . This surname is very rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Ludin, Laurin, Loudon, Bodin, Louden, Baudin, Louie, Godin, Modin

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Where is the Loudin family from?

You can see how Loudin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loudin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loudin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Loudin families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Loudin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Loudin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loudin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loudin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loudin. 32% of Loudin men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Loudin women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loudin were Carpenter and House Work. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    39%
  • Clerical Work
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • House Work
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Loudin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loudin 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Loudin. 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 599 military records available for the last name Loudin. For the veterans among your Loudin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loudin lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Loudin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Loudin in 1950 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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