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Duddridge Family History

Duddridge Surname Meaning

from Doddridge in Sandford (Devon).

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


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Where is the Duddridge family from?

You can see how Duddridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duddridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Duddridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 151 Duddridge families living in Somerset. This was about 57% of all the recorded Duddridge's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Duddridge families in 1891.
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What did your Duddridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Duddridge. 28% of Duddridge men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Duddridge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duddridge were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Baker (maker)
    19%
  • Police Constable
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

What Duddridge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Duddridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duddridge 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Duddridge. 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 396 military records available for the last name Duddridge. For the veterans among your Duddridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duddridge lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Duddridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Duddridge in 1969 was 81, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duddridge 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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