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Ludahl Family History

Ludahl 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: Lundahl, Lodahl, Dahl, Sundahl, Opdahl, Pufahl, Omdahl, Amdahl

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Where is the Ludahl family from?

You can see how Ludahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludahl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ludahl families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Ludahl family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ludahl's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ludahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ludahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ludahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ludahl. 100% of Ludahl men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Ludahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludahl 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ludahl. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ludahl. For the veterans among your Ludahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludahl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ludahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ludahl in 1963 was 73, and 84 in 2003.

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