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Luden Family History

Luden Surname Meaning

German: apparently a patronymic from the personal name Lude a central and upper German short form of Ludwig or Ludolf

(see Ludolph).

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


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Where is the Luden family from?

You can see how Luden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Luden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Luden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Luden families living in Ontario. This was about 87% of all the recorded Luden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Luden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Luden 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 Luden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Luden. 38% of Luden men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Luden women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Luden were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Luden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Luden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Luden 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 773 immigration records available for the last name Luden. 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 Luden. For the veterans among your Luden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Luden lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Luden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Luden in 1960 was 59, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Luden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Luden 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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