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Gudek Family History

Gudek 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: Dudek, Godek, Rudek, Gude, Guzek, Hudek, Turek, Jude, Gulden, Gade

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Where is the Gudek family from?

You can see how Gudek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gudek family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gudek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gudek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudek 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 36 census records available for the last name Gudek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudek 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gudek. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gudek. For the veterans among your Gudek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudek lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Gudek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gudek in 1968 was 74, and 89 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudek 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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