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Gudith Family History

Gudith 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: Guth, Gudino, Rudich, Guite, Budish, Suddith, Guity, Smith, Burich

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Where is the Gudith family from?

You can see how Gudith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudith family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gudith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Gudith families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gudith's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gudith families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudith 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 Gudith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gudith. 60% of Gudith men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Gudith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Gudith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudith 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gudith. 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 178 military records available for the last name Gudith. For the veterans among your Gudith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudith lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gudith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gudith in 1969 was 83, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gudith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudith 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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