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Udo Family History

Udo Surname Meaning

West African (Nigeria): from a personal name found among the Ibibio and Efik peoples denoting a second-born son.

Dutch and German: from the personal name Udo from an ancient Germanic personal name containing the element ôd ‘heritage’.

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


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Where is the Udo family from?

You can see how Udo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Udo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Udo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Udo families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Udo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Udo families in 1891.
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What did your Udo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Udo. 34% of Udo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Udo 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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Copartner Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Udo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Udo 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Udo. 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 155 military records available for the last name Udo. For the veterans among your Udo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Udo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Udo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Udo in 1963 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Udo 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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