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Dudgen Family History

Dudgen 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: Dudgeon, Duden, Dodgen, Budge, Judge, Dudley, Rudge, Ruden, Gudgeon

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Where is the Dudgen family from?

You can see how Dudgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dudgen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dudgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dudgen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dudgen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dudgen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Dudgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dudgen 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Dudgen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dudgen. For the veterans among your Dudgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dudgen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Dudgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dudgen in 1974 was 66, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dudgen 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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