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Dudman Family History

Dudman Surname Meaning

English (Surrey Sussex and Hampshire): variant of Dodman from the Middle English personal name Dudeman.

(Old English Dudemann, first element of uncertain origin).

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


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Where is the Dudman family from?

You can see how Dudman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dudman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dudman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 212 Dudman families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Dudman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dudman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dudman 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 Dudman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dudman. 22% of Dudman men worked as a Gardener and 82% of Dudman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dudman were Postman and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    22%
  • Builders Labourer
    18%
  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Postman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Dudman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Dudman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dudman 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 Dudman. 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 946 military records available for the last name Dudman. For the veterans among your Dudman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dudman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dudman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dudman in 1964 was 71, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dudman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dudman 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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