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Jud Family History

Jud Surname Meaning

German and Slovenian: ethnic name or nickname meaning ‘Jew’ Middle High German jude Slovenian Jud. English: variant of Judd.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jud family from?

You can see how Jud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jud family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jud families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 60 Jud families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Jud's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Jud families in 1891.
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What did your Jud ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jud. 100% of Jud 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Jud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jud 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 896 immigration records available for the last name Jud. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Jud. For the veterans among your Jud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jud lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jud in 1962 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

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