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Doudy Family History

Doudy 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: Douds, Doud, Doddy, Douty, Moudy, Dowdy, Goudy, Loudy, Doody, Dodd

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Where is the Doudy family from?

You can see how Doudy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doudy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doudy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Doudy families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doudy's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Doudy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doudy 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 Doudy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doudy. 37% of Doudy men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Doudy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doudy were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Doudy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doudy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doudy 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Doudy. 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 203 military records available for the last name Doudy. For the veterans among your Doudy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doudy lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Doudy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Doudy in 1971 was 73, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doudy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doudy 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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