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Dudden Family History

Dudden Surname Meaning

see Dodding. from Duddon (Cheshire). from Duddoe (Northumb) occurring as Dudden 1242 in Book of Fees.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dudden family from?

You can see how Dudden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dudden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dudden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 66 Dudden families living in Somerset. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dudden's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Dudden families in 1891.
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What did your Dudden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Roadstone Quarrier (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dudden. 20% of Dudden men worked as a Roadstone Quarrier (heavy Worker) and 73% of Dudden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dudden were Coal Merchant and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Roadstone Quarrier (heavy Worker)
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Fruiterer greengrocer
    20%
  • Coal Merchant
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dudden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dudden 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Dudden. 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 384 military records available for the last name Dudden. For the veterans among your Dudden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dudden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dudden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dudden in 1962 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dudden 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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