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Bude Family History

Bude 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: Jude, Buda, Bunde, Budge, Bode, Aude, Bade, Budd, Rude, Buder

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Where is the Bude family from?

You can see how Bude families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bude family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bude families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bude families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bude's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bude families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bude surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bude ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bude. 100% of Bude women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bude. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bude 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Bude. 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 911 military records available for the last name Bude. For the veterans among your Bude ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bude lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Bude life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bude in 1956 was 53, and 53 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bude 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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