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Loudon Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Louden .

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


Similar surnames: Loudin, Lowden, Louden, Couden, Lyndon, Lozon, Jordon, Lundon

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Where is the Loudon family from?

You can see how Loudon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loudon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loudon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Loudon families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Loudon's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Loudon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loudon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loudon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loudon. 20% of Loudon men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Loudon women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loudon were Carpenter 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Saleslady
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Loudon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loudon 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Loudon. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Loudon. For the veterans among your Loudon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loudon lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Loudon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Loudon in 1948 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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