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Mudy Family History

Mudy 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: Mudd, Mudry, Rudy, Mady, Hudy, Mundy, Judy, Eudy, Ludy, Murdy

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Where is the Mudy family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mudy. 60% of Mudy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mudy women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Mudy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Mudy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mudy 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Mudy. 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 89 military records available for the last name Mudy. For the veterans among your Mudy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mudy lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Mudy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mudy in 1984 was 66, and 93 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mudy 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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