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Gaudy Family History

Gaudy Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a nickname from Middle English gaudi ‘trick’ or from Middle English gaudi ‘yellowish’. French: variant of Gaud

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


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You can see how Gaudy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaudy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaudy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Gaudy families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Gaudy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gaudy families in 1891.
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What did your Gaudy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gaudy. 100% of Gaudy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gaudy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaudy 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 903 immigration records available for the last name Gaudy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gaudy. For the veterans among your Gaudy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaudy lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Gaudy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gaudy in 1943 was 47, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaudy 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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