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Cuddahy Family History

Cuddahy 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: Cuddihy, Cudahy, Cuddy, Cuda, Sundahl, Cundall, Huddy, Mullahy

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Where is the Cuddahy family from?

You can see how Cuddahy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuddahy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cuddahy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Cuddahy families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Cuddahy's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cuddahy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cuddahy 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 Cuddahy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cuddahy. 100% of Cuddahy men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Cuddahy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Cuddahy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuddahy 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Cuddahy. 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 107 military records available for the last name Cuddahy. For the veterans among your Cuddahy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuddahy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Cuddahy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cuddahy in 1964 was 80, and 45 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cuddahy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuddahy 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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