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Ludas Family History

Ludas 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: Lucas, Ladas, Lubas, Dudas, Lukas, Audas, Buda, Vadas, Lada, Cuda

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Where is the Ludas family from?

You can see how Ludas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ludas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ludas family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ludas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ludas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ludas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ludas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ludas. 50% of Ludas men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Ludas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludas 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Ludas. 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 57 military records available for the last name Ludas. For the veterans among your Ludas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ludas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ludas in 1965 was 50, and 88 in 2003.

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