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Gudde Family History

Gudde Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gude. Dutch and German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name composed with got ‘god’ or gōd ‘good’.

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


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Where is the Gudde family from?

You can see how Gudde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gudde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gudde families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gudde's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gudde families in 1891.
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What did your Gudde ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gudde. 100% of Gudde 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 964 census records available for the last name Gudde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudde 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Gudde. 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 109 military records available for the last name Gudde. For the veterans among your Gudde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudde lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gudde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gudde in 1956 was 47, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudde 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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