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Udelson Family History

Udelson 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: Adelson, Edelson, Hudelson, Delson, Elson, Nelson, Melson, Kelson

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Where is the Udelson family from?

You can see how Udelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Udelson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Udelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Udelson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Udelson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Udelson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Udelson 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 Udelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Udelson. 50% of Udelson men worked as a Lawyer and 50% of Udelson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Udelson were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Lawyer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Udelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Udelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Udelson 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Udelson. 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 98 military records available for the last name Udelson. For the veterans among your Udelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Udelson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Udelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Udelson in 1962 was 72, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Udelson 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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