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Scudders Family History

Scudders 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: Scudder, Scuderi, Saunders, Sodders, Sidders, Souders, Scadden

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Where is the Scudders family from?

You can see how Scudders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scudders family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Scudders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Scudders family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Scudders's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Scudders families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Scudders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scudders 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Scudders. 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 33 military records available for the last name Scudders. For the veterans among your Scudders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scudders lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Scudders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Scudders in 1963 was 21, and 59 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scudders 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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