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Gudenau Family History

Gudenau 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: Goudeau, Gudenkauf, Gudeman, Gulden, Buteau, Ruden, Cadena, Greenan

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Where is the Gudenau family from?

You can see how Gudenau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudenau family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gudenau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gudenau families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Gudenau's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Gudenau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudenau 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 266 census records available for the last name Gudenau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudenau 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gudenau. 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 128 military records available for the last name Gudenau. For the veterans among your Gudenau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudenau lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gudenau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gudenau in 1957 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudenau 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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