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Gudgen Family History

Gudgen 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, Gudger, Gudgel, Budge, Gulden, Judge, Dudgeon, Rudge, Ruden

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Where is the Gudgen family from?

You can see how Gudgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudgen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gudgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Gudgen families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gudgen's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Gudgen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudgen 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 Gudgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gudgen. 100% of Gudgen 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
    100%

What Gudgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Gudgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudgen 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gudgen. 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 122 military records available for the last name Gudgen. For the veterans among your Gudgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudgen lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gudgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gudgen in 1944 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gudgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudgen 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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