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Ludvigsen Family History

Ludvigsen Name Meaning

Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Ludvig (see Ludwig ). Compare Ludvigson and Ludwigsen .

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


Similar surnames: Ludwigsen, Ludvigson, Ludwigson, Davidsen, Lauridsen, Mathiasen

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Where is the Ludvigsen family from?

You can see how Ludvigsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludvigsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ludvigsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Ludvigsen families living in Utah. This was about 53% of all the recorded Ludvigsen's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Ludvigsen families in 1880.
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What did your Ludvigsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ludvigsen. 32% of Ludvigsen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ludvigsen women worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ludvigsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludvigsen 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ludvigsen. 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 293 military records available for the last name Ludvigsen. For the veterans among your Ludvigsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludvigsen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ludvigsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ludvigsen in 1956 was 49, and 51 in 2004.

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