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Cudahey Family History

Cudahey 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: Cudahy, Cudney, Carey, Cuda, Caley, Curley, Audrey, Dudley, Bushey

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Where is the Cudahey family from?

You can see how Cudahey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cudahey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cudahey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cudahey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cudahey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cudahey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cudahey 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 Cudahey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Domestic Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cudahey. 100% of Cudahey women worked as a Domestic Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic Worker
    100%

What Cudahey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Cudahey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cudahey 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Cudahey. 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 31 military records available for the last name Cudahey. For the veterans among your Cudahey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cudahey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Cudahey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cudahey in 1970 was 76, and 70 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cudahey 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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