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Puddeford Family History

Puddeford 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: Padelford, Pulford, Deford, Lunceford, Peddicord, Dunford, Lunsford

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Where is the Puddeford family from?

You can see how Puddeford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puddeford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Puddeford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Puddeford families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Puddeford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Puddeford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Puddeford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puddeford 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Puddeford. 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 24 military records available for the last name Puddeford. For the veterans among your Puddeford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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