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Ludka Family History

Ludka Name Meaning

Probably a variant under Slavic influence of German Ludke .

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


Similar surnames: Ludke, Kuka, Cuda, Budke, Lusk, Litka, Lucca, Lucke, Kupka, Juda

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Where is the Ludka family from?

You can see how Ludka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ludka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ludka family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Ludka's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ludka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ludka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ludka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ludka. 100% of Ludka 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Ludka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludka 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Ludka. 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 159 military records available for the last name Ludka. For the veterans among your Ludka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludka lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ludka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ludka in 1956 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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