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Gudger Family History

Gudger Surname Meaning

English (Leicestershire and Warwickshire): late variant of Goodyear.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gudger family from?

You can see how Gudger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gudger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 53 Gudger families living in Leicestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gudger's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Gudger families in 1891.
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What did your Gudger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gudger. 25% of Gudger men worked as a Master Joiner and 91% of Gudger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gudger were Master Tailor and Organist teacher Opmusie (r.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Joiner
    25%
  • Farm Labourer
    25%
  • Carpenter joiner
    25%
  • Master Tailor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Clothing Machinist
    5%
  • Organist teacher Opmusie (r
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gudger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudger 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Gudger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gudger. For the veterans among your Gudger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudger lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gudger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gudger in 1945 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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