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Ladwig Name Meaning

German: northern variant of Ludwig .

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


Similar surnames: Ladewig, Ladig, Ludwig, Ludewig, Laidig, Redig, Ludwin, Fasig, Lader

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Where is the Ladwig family from?

You can see how Ladwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ladwig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ladwig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Ladwig families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ladwig's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ladwig families in 1911.
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What did your Ladwig ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Ladwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ladwig 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ladwig. 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 Ladwig. For the veterans among your Ladwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ladwig lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ladwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ladwig in 1944 was 24, and 74 in 2004.

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