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Dudle Family History

Dudle 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: Dudley, Duble, Dulle, Mule, Dube, Duke, Jude, Dale, Budge, Due

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Where is the Dudle family from?

You can see how Dudle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dudle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dudle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dudle families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dudle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dudle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dudle 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 Dudle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dudle. 60% of Dudle men worked as a Farm and 100% of Dudle women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farm
    60%
  • Foreman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Dudle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Dudle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dudle 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Dudle. 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 72 military records available for the last name Dudle. For the veterans among your Dudle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dudle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Dudle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dudle in 1966 was 60, and 82 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dudle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dudle 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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