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Luders Name Meaning

North German (Lüders): see Lueders .

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


Similar surnames: Lueders, Leaders, Luers, Luhrs, Lueder, Juers, Loder, Lubbers, Ludens

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Where is the Luders family from?

You can see how Luders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luders family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Luders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Luders family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Luders's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Luders families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luders surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Luders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Luders. 25% of Luders men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Luders women worked as a 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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Luders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luders 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 Luders. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Luders. For the veterans among your Luders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luders lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Luders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Luders in 1962 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

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