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Juds Family History

Juds 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: Jude, Jurs, Jud, Judy, Judd, Juda, Buda, Puls, Buss, Russ

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Where is the Juds family from?

You can see how Juds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Juds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Juds families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Juds families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Juds's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Juds families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Juds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Juds ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Juds. 28% of Juds men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Juds women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Machinist
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Shoe Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Juds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Juds 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Juds. 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 244 military records available for the last name Juds. For the veterans among your Juds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Juds lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Juds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Juds in 1963 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Juds 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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