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Gudgin Family History

Gudgin Surname Meaning

see Gudgeon.

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


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Where is the Gudgin family from?

You can see how Gudgin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudgin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Gudgin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 66 Gudgin families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Gudgin's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Gudgin families in 1891.
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What did your Gudgin 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 Gudgin. 25% of Gudgin men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Gudgin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gudgin were Engine Turner App and Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • General Labourer Heavy
    25%
  • Shop Assistant Butcher
    17%
  • Engine Turner App
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Retired
    3%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gudgin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudgin 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Gudgin. 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 288 military records available for the last name Gudgin. For the veterans among your Gudgin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudgin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Gudgin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gudgin in 1967 was 75, and 78 in 1999.

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