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Gudden Family History

Gudden Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gulden, Budden, Gudde, Ludden, Godden, Gidden, Rudden, Burden, Hadden

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Where is the Gudden family from?

You can see how Gudden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gudden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gudden family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gudden's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Gudden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudden 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 Gudden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gudden. 100% of Gudden men worked as a Dairy Farm and 100% of Gudden 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

  • Dairy Farm
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gudden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Gudden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudden 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Gudden. 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 135 military records available for the last name Gudden. For the veterans among your Gudden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudden lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Gudden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gudden in 1969 was 52, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudden 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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