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Cudahy Family History

Cudahy Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Cuddy. This form is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Cudahy family from?

You can see how Cudahy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cudahy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cudahy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Cudahy families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cudahy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cudahy families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cudahy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cudahy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cudahy. 100% of Cudahy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cudahy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cudahy 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 826 immigration records available for the last name Cudahy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 684 military records available for the last name Cudahy. For the veterans among your Cudahy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cudahy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cudahy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cudahy in 1963 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cudahy 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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