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Ludle Family History

Ludle Surname 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: Ludke, Mule, Jude, Budge, Lodge, Lyle, Judge, Aude, Yule, Idle

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Where is the Ludle family from?

You can see how Ludle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ludle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Ludle families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ludle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ludle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ludle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ludle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ludle. 100% of Ludle men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ludle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Ludle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludle 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ludle. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ludle. For the veterans among your Ludle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludle lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Ludle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ludle in 1967 was 52, and 63 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ludle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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