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Dudor Family History

Dudor 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: Tudor, Duer, Dundon, Duda, Dugo, Dedon, Dudek, Puder, Buder, Ruder

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Where is the Dudor family from?

You can see how Dudor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dudor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Dudor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dudor family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Dudor's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Dudor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dudor 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 Dudor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dudor. 100% of Dudor men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Dudor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Dudor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dudor 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Dudor. 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 37 military records available for the last name Dudor. For the veterans among your Dudor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dudor lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Dudor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dudor in 1966 was 83, and 67 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dudor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dudor 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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