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Ludan Family History

Ludan 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: Luman, Ludin, Lujan, Guan, Duan, Quan, Lucas, Yuan, Buda, Lubin

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Where is the Ludan family from?

You can see how Ludan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ludan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ludan family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ludan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ludan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ludan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ludan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Furnace Cleaner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Ludan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludan 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Ludan. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ludan. For the veterans among your Ludan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Ludan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ludan in 1967 was 53, and 86 in 2001.

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