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Judah Family History

Judah Surname Meaning

Jewish: from Judah, a vernacular form of the Hebrew personal name Yehuda (of unknown meaning). The Hebrew name and its reflexes in various Jewish languages (such as Yiddish Yude) have been popular among Jews for generations.

These names have given rise to many surnames, e.g. Yudin. The enduring popularity of these names reflects the cultural heritage and continuity within the Jewish community.

In addition to Yehuda, the name has various forms and adaptations in different languages and cultures.

Each adaptation carries a piece of history and significance, connecting individuals to their ancestry.

See also Jude for further exploration of the name and its variations.

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


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Where is the Judah family from?

You can see how Judah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Judah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Judah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Judah family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Judah's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Judah families in 1891.
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What did your Judah ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Judah. 100% of Judah 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Judah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Judah 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Judah. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Judah. For the veterans among your Judah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Judah lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Judah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Judah in 1954 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Judah 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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