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Mudson Family History

Mudson 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: Musson, Hudson, Madson, Judson, Munson, Melson, Burson, Maison

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You can see how Mudson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mudson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mudson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mudson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mudson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mudson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Mudson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mudson 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Mudson. 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 59 military records available for the last name Mudson. For the veterans among your Mudson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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