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Gudd Family History

Gudd Surname Meaning

see Goode.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gudd family from?

You can see how Gudd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gudd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Gudd families living in Devon. This was about 61% of all the recorded Gudd's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gudd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudd 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 Gudd ancestors do for a living?

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

What Gudd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Gudd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudd 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Gudd. 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 104 military records available for the last name Gudd. For the veterans among your Gudd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudd lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Gudd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gudd in 1968 was 66, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudd 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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