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Mudget Family History

Mudget 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: Mudge, Mudgett, Budge, Judge, Rudge, Mullet, Gudger, Midgett, Audet

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Where is the Mudget family from?

You can see how Mudget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mudget family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mudget families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Mudget families living in Maine. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mudget's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Mudget families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mudget 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 Mudget ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mudget. 28% of Mudget men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mudget women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Day Laborer
    19%
  • Retired
    19%
  • Shingle Lather
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Mudget family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mudget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mudget 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Mudget. 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 495 military records available for the last name Mudget. For the veterans among your Mudget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mudget lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mudget life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mudget in 1968 was 81, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mudget 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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