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Gudwin Family History

Gudwin 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: Ludwin, Godwin, Budin, Edwin, Ludwig, Unwin, Rudin, Gurin, Guerin

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Where is the Gudwin family from?

You can see how Gudwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudwin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gudwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gudwin family living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gudwin's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Gudwin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudwin 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 Gudwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dentist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gudwin. 100% of Gudwin men worked as a Dentist.

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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

  • Dentist
    100%

What Gudwin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Gudwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudwin 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gudwin. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gudwin. For the veterans among your Gudwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudwin lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Gudwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gudwin in 1985 was 74, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudwin 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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