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Gudel Family History

Gudel 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: Godel, Gugel, Gundel, Gude, Rudel, Gudgel, Guel, Gabel, Jude, Gulden

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Where is the Gudel family from?

You can see how Gudel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gudel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gudel families living in Somerset. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gudel's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Gudel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudel 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 Gudel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gudel. 100% of Gudel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gudel women worked as a Clerk.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Gudel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Gudel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudel 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Gudel. 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 123 military records available for the last name Gudel. For the veterans among your Gudel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gudel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gudel in 1952 was 51, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gudel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudel 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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