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Cuddihy Family History

Cuddihy Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Cuddy.

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


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Where is the Cuddihy family from?

You can see how Cuddihy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuddihy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cuddihy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Cuddihy families living in Northumberland. This was about 46% of all the recorded Cuddihy's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Cuddihy families in 1891.
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What did your Cuddihy 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 Cuddihy. 43% of Cuddihy men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Cuddihy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cuddihy were Public Works Labourer and Hotel Waitress.

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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
    43%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    29%
  • Public Works Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Hotel Waitress
    8%

What Cuddihy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cuddihy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuddihy 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 Cuddihy. 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 540 military records available for the last name Cuddihy. For the veterans among your Cuddihy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuddihy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cuddihy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cuddihy in 1955 was 32, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cuddihy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuddihy 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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