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Cudney Family History

Cudney Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Codner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cudney family from?

You can see how Cudney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cudney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cudney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Cudney families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Cudney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cudney families in 1891.
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What did your Cudney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cudney. 25% of Cudney men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Cudney women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cudney were Carpenter and Trimmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Trimmer
    9%

What Cudney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Cudney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cudney 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Cudney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cudney. For the veterans among your Cudney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cudney lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Cudney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cudney in 1954 was 48, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cudney 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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