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Dudenhefer Family History

Dudenhefer 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: Dudenhoeffer, De Heer, Unkefer, Dauenhauer, Bodenheimer, Dodenhoff

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Where is the Dudenhefer family from?

You can see how Dudenhefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dudenhefer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Dudenhefer families living in Louisiana. This was about 63% of all the recorded Dudenhefer's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Dudenhefer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dudenhefer 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 Dudenhefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Pants Opeartor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dudenhefer. 60% of Dudenhefer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dudenhefer women worked as a Pants Opeartor.

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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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Pants Opeartor
    100%

What Dudenhefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Dudenhefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dudenhefer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dudenhefer. 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 86 military records available for the last name Dudenhefer. For the veterans among your Dudenhefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dudenhefer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dudenhefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dudenhefer in 1953 was 66, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dudenhefer 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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