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Dudderar Family History

Dudderar 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: Guidera, Quaderer, Rudder, Duerr, Sudderth, Dutterer, Dear, Ducker

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Where is the Dudderar family from?

You can see how Dudderar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dudderar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dudderar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Dudderar families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Dudderar's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Dudderar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dudderar 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 Dudderar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dudderar. 20% of Dudderar men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dudderar women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dudderar were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • House
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

What Dudderar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dudderar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dudderar 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Dudderar. 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 571 military records available for the last name Dudderar. For the veterans among your Dudderar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dudderar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dudderar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dudderar in 1963 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dudderar 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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