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Ludgin Family History

Ludgin 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: Ludwin, Ludin, Lubin, Budin, Ludwig, Rudin, Lukin, Yudin, Uddin

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Where is the Ludgin family from?

You can see how Ludgin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludgin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ludgin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ludgin families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ludgin's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ludgin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ludgin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ludgin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Ludgin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludgin 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Ludgin. 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 48 military records available for the last name Ludgin. For the veterans among your Ludgin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludgin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ludgin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ludgin in 1964 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

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