This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gudgson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gudgson Family History

Gudgson 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, Dudgeon, Hudson, Gadson, Gregson, Grigson, Judson, Hodgson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gudgson family from?

You can see how Gudgson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudgson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gudgson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Gudgson families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gudgson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gudgson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudgson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Gudgson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gudgson. 100% of Gudgson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Gudgson | Data not to scale

*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 Gudgson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Gudgson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudgson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gudgson

Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Gudgson. 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.

View all Gudgson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Gudgson. For the veterans among your Gudgson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gudgson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gudgson family history

Discover More

What is the average Gudgson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudgson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gudgson

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gudgson family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial