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Gudge Family History

Gudge Surname Meaning

see Couch. Compare Gutch (3). variant of Gooch (1). Compare Goodge Goudge Gouge.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gudge family from?

You can see how Gudge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gudge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Gudge families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Gudge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gudge families in 1891.
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What did your Gudge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gudge. 35% of Gudge men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Gudge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gudge were Agricultural Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    35%
  • Farm Carter
    15%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gudge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudge 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 578 immigration records available for the last name Gudge. 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 345 military records available for the last name Gudge. For the veterans among your Gudge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudge lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gudge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gudge in 1964 was 86, and 77 in 2004.

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