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Joudy Family History

Joudy 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: Judy, Moudy, Goudy, Loudy, Jowdy, Jude, Goody, Body, Loud, Jury

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Where is the Joudy family from?

You can see how Joudy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joudy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Joudy family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Joudy's in USA. California had the highest population of Joudy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joudy 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 45 census records available for the last name Joudy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joudy 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Joudy. 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 6 military records available for the last name Joudy. For the veterans among your Joudy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joudy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Joudy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Joudy in 1965 was 69, and 72 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joudy 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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