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Ludd Family History

Ludd Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Ludd family from?

You can see how Ludd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ludd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Ludd families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ludd's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ludd families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ludd 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 Ludd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ludd. 29% of Ludd men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Ludd women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ludd were Salesman and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Laundress
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ludd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludd 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Ludd. 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 173 military records available for the last name Ludd. For the veterans among your Ludd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludd lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ludd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ludd in 1963 was 55, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ludd 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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