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Ludeman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Lüdemann or Ludemann .

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


Similar surnames: Luedeman, Laudeman, Ludemann, Luttman, Gudeman, Luhman, Wiseman

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Where is the Ludeman family from?

You can see how Ludeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ludeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 31 Ludeman families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ludeman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ludeman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ludeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ludeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ludeman. 26% of Ludeman men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Ludeman women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ludeman were Farm Laborer and Maid. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ludeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludeman 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Ludeman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ludeman. For the veterans among your Ludeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludeman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ludeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ludeman in 1959 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

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