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Cudby Family History

Cudby Surname Meaning

of late and uncertain origin; perhaps from a pet form of the personal name Cuthbert; compare Cubby Cudd.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cudby family from?

You can see how Cudby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cudby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Cudby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Cudby families living in Essex. This was about 62% of all the recorded Cudby's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Cudby families in 1891.
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What did your Cudby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cudby. 100% of Cudby men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Cudby 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    6%

What Cudby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cudby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cudby 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Cudby. 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 156 military records available for the last name Cudby. For the veterans among your Cudby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cudby lifespan?

Average Cudby life expectancy in 1970 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cudby 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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