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Ludke Family History

Ludke Name Meaning

North German (Lüdke): variant of Lüdtke (see Luedtke ). Compare Luedke .

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


Similar surnames: Lutke, Lueke, Budke, Ludka, Luke, Lucke, Ludeke, Luedke, Lubke

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Where is the Ludke family from?

You can see how Ludke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ludke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 69 Ludke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ludke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ludke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ludke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ludke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ludke. 25% of Ludke men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Ludke women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ludke were Manager and Housewife. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Secretary
    30%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ludke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ludke. 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 Ludke. For the veterans among your Ludke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludke lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Ludke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ludke in 1948 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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