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Ludens Family History

Ludens Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Luden.

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


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Where is the Ludens family from?

You can see how Ludens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ludens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Ludens families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Ludens's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ludens families in 1911.
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What did your Ludens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ludens. 74% of Ludens men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ludens women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    74%
  • Farm Operator
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 887 census records available for the last name Ludens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludens 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Ludens. 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 125 military records available for the last name Ludens. For the veterans among your Ludens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludens lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ludens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ludens in 1965 was 91, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ludens 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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