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Origins of the Ludby surname

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About the Ludbys

We have a total number of 124 records for people with the last name Ludby.

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Where do most Ludbys live?

In 1921, most Ludbys lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Ludbys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 116 records for the Ludby surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Ludbys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Ludby first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Ludbys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Ludbys in 1921
Assisting In The Business

1

At School

1

Cook-General Domestic

1

Cord Room Cotton Mill

1

General Hawker

1

Common Male occupations for Ludbys in 1921
Tyler

8

Fish Hawker

4

Cordwainer

3

Agricultural Labourer

2

Cutler

2

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