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Gudson Family History

Gudson 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: Hudson, Gadson, Judson, Gunson, Musson, Goodson, Burson, Gudgeon

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Where is the Gudson family from?

You can see how Gudson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gudson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Gudson family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gudson's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Gudson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudson 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 Gudson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gudson. 100% of Gudson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 832 census records available for the last name Gudson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudson 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Gudson. 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 53 military records available for the last name Gudson. For the veterans among your Gudson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudson lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Gudson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gudson in 1982 was 76, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudson 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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