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Gudell Family History

Gudell 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: Guell, Rudell, Nudell, Udell, Rundell, Gesell, Gunnell, Godel, Dell

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Where is the Gudell family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gudell. 34% of Gudell men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gudell women worked as a Sales Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

What Gudell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Gudell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudell 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Gudell. 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 97 military records available for the last name Gudell. For the veterans among your Gudell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Gudell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gudell in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudell 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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