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Cudy Family History

Cudy 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: Cuda, Cody, Chudy, Cady, Cuny, Rudy, Hudy, Judy, Cude, Eudy

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Where is the Cudy family from?

You can see how Cudy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cudy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cudy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Cudy families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cudy's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Cudy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cudy 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 Cudy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cudy. 46% of Cudy men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cudy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cudy were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    46%
  • Merchant
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Cudy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 889 census records available for the last name Cudy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cudy 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Cudy. 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 85 military records available for the last name Cudy. For the veterans among your Cudy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cudy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Cudy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cudy in 1969 was 83, and 73 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cudy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cudy 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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