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Chudd Family History

Chudd 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: Chudy, Cudd, Chadd, Chu, Child, Codd, Cuda, Mudd, Chubb, Chard

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Where is the Chudd family from?

You can see how Chudd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chudd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chudd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Chudd family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chudd's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Chudd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chudd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Chudd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chudd 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Chudd. 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 14 military records available for the last name Chudd. For the veterans among your Chudd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chudd lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Chudd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chudd in 1961 was 51, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chudd 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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