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Kudder Family History

Kudder 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: Kidder, Kuder, Rudder, Kader, Kummer, Kinder, Kuper, Kuster, Kucher

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Where is the Kudder family from?

You can see how Kudder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kudder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kudder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Kudder families living in Surrey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kudder's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Kudder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kudder 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 Kudder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labelerbottler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kudder. 100% of Kudder men worked as a Labelerbottler.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labelerbottler
    100%

What Kudder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Kudder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kudder 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Kudder. 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 military records available for the last name Kudder. For the veterans among your Kudder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kudder lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Kudder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kudder in 1975 was 85, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kudder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kudder 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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