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Gudding Family History

Gudding 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: Godding, Dudding, Golding, Hedding, Codding, Giddings, Uddin, Gutting

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Where is the Gudding family from?

You can see how Gudding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudding family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gudding families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gudding families living in New York. This was about 91% of all the recorded Gudding's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gudding families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Gudding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudding 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Gudding. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gudding. For the veterans among your Gudding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudding lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Gudding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gudding in 1976 was 66, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudding 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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