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Ludemann Family History

Ludemann Name Meaning

German (mainly Lüdemann): from a pet form of the personal name Ludolf (see Ludolph ) or Ludwig . Compare Ludeman and Luedeman .

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


Similar surnames: Ludens, Ludeman, Luhmann, Uhlmann, Demann, Ruderman, Ziemann, Lehmann

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Where is the Ludemann family from?

You can see how Ludemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludemann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ludemann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Ludemann families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ludemann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ludemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ludemann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ludemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ludemann. 24% of Ludemann men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Ludemann women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ludemann were Salesman and Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ludemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludemann 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 Ludemann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Ludemann. For the veterans among your Ludemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludemann lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Ludemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ludemann in 1945 was 47, and 79 in 2003.

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