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Ludlam Family History

Ludlam Name Meaning

English: possibly from a misreading of w as m in Ludelawe a recorded medieval spelling of the placename Ludlow in Shropshire. Compare Ludlow .

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


Similar surnames: Ludlow, Lapham, Fullam, Dunham, Ballam, Latham, Sudlow, Lumley, Luca

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Where is the Ludlam family from?

You can see how Ludlam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ludlam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ludlam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Ludlam families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ludlam's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ludlam families in 1911.
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What did your Ludlam ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ludlam. 100% of Ludlam men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ludlam women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Ludlam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ludlam 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 Ludlam. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ludlam. For the veterans among your Ludlam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ludlam lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Ludlam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ludlam in 1950 was 39, and 70 in 2004.

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