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Judd Family History

Judd Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Judde Jutte a pet form of Jordan. German: variant of Jude.

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


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Where is the Judd family from?

You can see how Judd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Judd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Judd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 942 Judd families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Judd's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Judd families in 1891.
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What did your Judd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Judd. 8% of Judd men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Judd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Judd were Builders Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Gardener
    5%
  • Bricklayer
    4%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 185,000 census records available for the last name Judd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Judd 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Judd. 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 23,000 military records available for the last name Judd. For the veterans among your Judd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Judd lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Judd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Judd in 1945 was 30, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Judd 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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