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Ludlum Family History

Ludlum Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ludlam.

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


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Where is the Ludlum family from?

You can see how Ludlum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludlum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ludlum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Ludlum family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Ludlum's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Ludlum families in 1911.
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What did your Ludlum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ludlum. 23% of Ludlum men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Ludlum women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ludlum were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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
    23%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Seamstress
    11%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ludlum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludlum 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Ludlum. 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 Ludlum. For the veterans among your Ludlum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludlum lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ludlum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ludlum in 1951 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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