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Gudder Family History

Gudder 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: Guider, Gudger, Gudde, Rudder, Gunder, Gander, Gulden, Gunner, Gelder

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Where is the Gudder family from?

You can see how Gudder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudder family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gudder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gudder family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gudder's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Gudder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudder 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 Gudder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gudder. 60% of Gudder men worked as a Helper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    60%
  • Executive
    40%

What Gudder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Gudder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudder 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gudder. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gudder. For the veterans among your Gudder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudder lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Gudder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gudder in 1966 was 77, and 79 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gudder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudder 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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