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Gudeon Family History

Gudeon 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: Gudgeon, Gideon, Gedeon, Gulden, Dudgeon, Ruden, Gupton, Gougeon

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Where is the Gudeon family from?

You can see how Gudeon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudeon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gudeon families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Gudeon family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gudeon's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Gudeon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudeon 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 Gudeon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gudeon. 60% of Gudeon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Tobacco Weigher
    40%

What Gudeon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Gudeon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudeon 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gudeon. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gudeon. For the veterans among your Gudeon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudeon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Gudeon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gudeon in 1969 was 72, and 80 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudeon 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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