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Dudly Family History

Dudly 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: Dudley, Duddy, Sully, Dury, Dunay, Duffy, Durley, Tully, Duda, Duty

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Where is the Dudly family from?

You can see how Dudly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dudly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dudly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Dudly families living in Staffordshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dudly's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Dudly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dudly 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 Dudly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dudly. 100% of Dudly 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Dudly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dudly 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Dudly. 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 923 military records available for the last name Dudly. For the veterans among your Dudly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dudly lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dudly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dudly in 1963 was 84, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dudly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dudly 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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