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Ludin Family History

Ludin Surname Meaning

German (also Lüdin): from a pet form of the personal name Ludwig.

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


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Where is the Ludin family from?

You can see how Ludin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ludin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ludin family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ludin's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Ludin families in 1911.
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What did your Ludin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ludin. 100% of Ludin men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ludin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludin 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Ludin. 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 380 military records available for the last name Ludin. For the veterans among your Ludin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ludin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ludin in 1964 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ludin 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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