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Pudney Family History

Pudney Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Pudney Farm in Rayne (Essex).

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


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Where is the Pudney family from?

You can see how Pudney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pudney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pudney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 333 Pudney families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pudney's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Pudney families in 1891.
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What did your Pudney 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 Pudney. 13% of Pudney men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Pudney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pudney were Postman and Housewife.

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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
    13%
  • Incapacitated
    13%
  • Electrical Engineer
    8%
  • Postman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Pudney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pudney 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pudney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pudney. For the veterans among your Pudney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pudney lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pudney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pudney in 1956 was 54, and 99 in 2004.

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