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Gudman Family History

Gudman 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: Rudman, Gutman, Gusman, Gurman, Sudman, Guzman, Budman, Hudman

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Where is the Gudman family from?

You can see how Gudman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gudman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Gudman families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gudman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gudman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudman 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 Gudman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gudman. 39% of Gudman men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Gudman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gudman were Salesman and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Gudman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Gudman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudman 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Gudman. 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 32 military records available for the last name Gudman. For the veterans among your Gudman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gudman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gudman in 1967 was 69, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gudman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudman 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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