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Buddin Family History

Buddin Surname Meaning

English (Surrey and Hampshire): variant of Budden. North German: possibly from a Germanized short form of any of Slavic compound personal names based on the element bud ‘to inspire’ (see Buda compare Budin).

This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Buddin family from?

You can see how Buddin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buddin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buddin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Buddin families living in Surrey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Buddin's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Buddin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buddin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buddin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Window Cleaner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Buddin. 34% of Buddin men worked as a Window Cleaner and 94% of Buddin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buddin were Builders Labourer and Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Window Cleaner
    34%
  • Lacte Operator Metal
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Buddin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buddin 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Buddin. 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 701 military records available for the last name Buddin. For the veterans among your Buddin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buddin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Buddin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Buddin in 1964 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

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