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Guddy Family History

Guddy 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: Huddy, Duddy, Gundy, Ruddy, Gudde, Cuddy, Luddy, Gaddy, Goody, Gandy

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Where is the Guddy family from?

You can see how Guddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guddy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Guddy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Guddy families living in Kent. This was about 86% of all the recorded Guddy's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Guddy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guddy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Guddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guddy 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Guddy. 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 67 military records available for the last name Guddy. For the veterans among your Guddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guddy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Guddy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Guddy in 1968 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guddy 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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