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Fudd Family History

Fudd 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: Mudd, Budd, Fund, Rudd, Nudd, Fuld, Cudd, Fuda, Judd, Fludd

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Where is the Fudd family from?

You can see how Fudd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fudd family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fudd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fudd families living in Virginia. This was about 32% of all the recorded Fudd's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Fudd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fudd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Fudd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fudd 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Fudd. 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 78 military records available for the last name Fudd. For the veterans among your Fudd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fudd lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Fudd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fudd in 1981 was 61, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fudd 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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