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Dudan Family History

Dudan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Duan, Duda, Dugan, Duman, Duran, Duden, Duzan, Dudas, Dudak, Dudman

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Where is the Dudan family from?

You can see how Dudan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dudan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dudan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Dudan families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dudan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dudan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dudan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dudan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dudan. 34% of Dudan men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Chauffeur
    34%
  • Repair Man
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Dudan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Dudan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dudan 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 845 immigration records available for the last name Dudan. 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 36 military records available for the last name Dudan. For the veterans among your Dudan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dudan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Dudan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dudan in 1963 was 69, and 73 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dudan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dudan 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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