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Ludig Family History

Ludig 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: Ludwig, Budig, Ladig, Ludin, Lubin, Rudi, Budin, Lodi, Nadig, Rudin

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Where is the Ludig family from?

You can see how Ludig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ludig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ludig family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ludig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ludig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ludig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ludig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ludig. 100% of Ludig women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Ludig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludig 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 Ludig. 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 394 military records available for the last name Ludig. For the veterans among your Ludig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Ludig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ludig in 1967 was 78, and 81 in 1993.

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