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Gudie Family History

Gudie 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: Gudde, Gude, Rudie, Mudie, Goudie, Jude, Budge, Gade, Geddie, Rudi

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Where is the Gudie family from?

You can see how Gudie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gudie families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Gudie family living in Perthshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gudie's in Scotland. Perthshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gudie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudie 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 Gudie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gudie. 100% of Gudie women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gudie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Gudie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudie 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gudie. 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 74 military records available for the last name Gudie. For the veterans among your Gudie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudie lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Gudie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gudie in 1984 was 74, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gudie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudie 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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