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Dudney Family History

Dudney Surname Meaning

English (Sussex and Kent): of Norman origin a variant of Dewdney from French Dieudonné a personal name meaning ‘God-given’ or ‘given to God’

(from Latin Deodonatus).

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


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Where is the Dudney family from?

You can see how Dudney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dudney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dudney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Dudney families living in Sussex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dudney's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Dudney families in 1891.
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What did your Dudney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Poultry Farmer Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dudney. 34% of Dudney men worked as a Poultry Farmer Retired and 100% of Dudney 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Poultry Farmer Retired
    34%
  • Insurance Clerk
    34%
  • Machine Gun Polisher
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dudney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dudney 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Dudney. 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 858 military records available for the last name Dudney. For the veterans among your Dudney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dudney lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dudney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dudney in 1960 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dudney 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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