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Luedecke Family History

Luedecke Name Meaning

North German (Lüdecke): from a pet form of the personal name Ludolf (see Ludolph ) or Ludwig formed with the diminutive suffix -ke. Compare Ludecke .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Luedtke, Gerecke, Goedecke, Deck, Bueche, Muecke, Lueck, Lebeck

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Where is the Luedecke family from?

You can see how Luedecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luedecke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Luedecke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Luedecke families living in Missouri. This was about 28% of all the recorded Luedecke's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Luedecke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luedecke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Luedecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Luedecke. 35% of Luedecke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Luedecke women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Luedecke were Manager and Stenographer. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Luedecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luedecke 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Luedecke. 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 628 military records available for the last name Luedecke. For the veterans among your Luedecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luedecke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Luedecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Luedecke in 1963 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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