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Gudat Family History

Gudat 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: Rudat, Godat, Guan, Buda, Ducat, Cuda, Budai, Goda, Gust, Great

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Where is the Gudat family from?

You can see how Gudat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gudat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gudat families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gudat's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Gudat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudat 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 Gudat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gudat. 60% of Gudat men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gudat women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gudat were Shipping Clerk and Meat Cutter.

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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%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Shipping Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Meat Cutter
    50%

What Gudat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Gudat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudat 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Gudat. 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 228 military records available for the last name Gudat. For the veterans among your Gudat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudat lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gudat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gudat in 1953 was 29, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudat 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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