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Budy Family History

Budy 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: Bury, Buda, Body, Bucy, Budd, Rudy, Buday, Hudy, Judy, Eudy

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Where is the Budy family from?

You can see how Budy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Budy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Budy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Budy families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Budy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Budy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Budy 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 Budy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Budy. 100% of Budy 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Budy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Budy 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Budy. 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 416 military records available for the last name Budy. For the veterans among your Budy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Budy lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Budy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Budy in 1956 was 38, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Budy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Budy 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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