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Gudis Family History

Gudis 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: Rudis, Rudi, Duris, Budin, Rodis, Rubis, Buis, Mundis, Kulis, Rudin

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Where is the Gudis family from?

You can see how Gudis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gudis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Gudis families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Gudis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gudis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudis 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 Gudis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gudis. 22% of Gudis men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Pharmacist
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Gudis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Gudis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudis 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Gudis. 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 87 military records available for the last name Gudis. For the veterans among your Gudis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gudis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gudis in 1966 was 64, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudis 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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