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Ludwin Family History

Ludwin Surname Meaning

German and Polish: derivative under Slavic influence of the personal name Ludwik Slavic form of Ludwig.

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


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Where is the Ludwin family from?

You can see how Ludwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ludwin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Ludwin families living in Alberta. This was about 70% of all the recorded Ludwin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Ludwin families in 1911.
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What did your Ludwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ludwin. 34% of Ludwin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ludwin women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Merchant
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Weaver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Ludwin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ludwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludwin 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Ludwin. 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 270 military records available for the last name Ludwin. For the veterans among your Ludwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludwin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Ludwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ludwin in 1949 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ludwin 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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