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Dude Family History

Dude 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: Dube, Duke, Jude, Due, Aude, Dade, Duce, Duda, Rude, Dudek

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Where is the Dude family from?

You can see how Dude families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dude family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dude families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Dude families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Dude's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dude families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dude 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 Dude ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dude. 100% of Dude women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dude. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dude 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dude. 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 806 military records available for the last name Dude. For the veterans among your Dude ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dude lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dude life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dude in 1955 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dude

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dude 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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