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Ludner Family History

Ludner 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: Ladner, Budner, Rudner, Turner, Ledger, Leiner, Bodner, Lerner

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Where is the Ludner family from?

You can see how Ludner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ludner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ludner families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ludner's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ludner families in 1880.
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What did your Ludner ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ludner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Ludner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludner 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Ludner. 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 26 military records available for the last name Ludner. For the veterans among your Ludner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludner lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1985, in the United States, Ludner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ludner in 1976 was 74, and 82 in 1985.

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