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Judson Family History

Judson Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from the Middle English personal name Judd + -son.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Judson family from?

You can see how Judson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Judson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Judson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 599 Judson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Judson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Judson families in 1891.
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What did your Judson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Judson. 18% of Judson men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Judson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Judson were Farmer and Cotton Weaver.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Cotton Weaver
    14%
  • Joiner
    6%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%

What Judson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73,000 census records available for the last name Judson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Judson 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Judson. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Judson. For the veterans among your Judson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Judson lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Judson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Judson in 1944 was 24, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Judson 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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