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Laudig Family History

Laudig Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ladig, Laidig, Ludwig, Landin, Laude, Nadig, Laurin, Leidig, Lauri

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Where is the Laudig family from?

You can see how Laudig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laudig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laudig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Laudig families living in Indiana. This was about 49% of all the recorded Laudig's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Laudig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laudig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laudig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laudig. 50% of Laudig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Laudig women worked as a Student Nurse. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laudig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laudig 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Laudig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 193 military records available for the last name Laudig. For the veterans among your Laudig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laudig lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Laudig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Laudig in 1954 was 54, and 58 in 2003.

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