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Mudgett Family History

Mudgett Surname Meaning

English: from a pet form of Mudge.

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


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Where is the Mudgett family from?

You can see how Mudgett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mudgett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mudgett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Mudgett families living in Surrey. This was about 89% of all the recorded Mudgett's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Mudgett families in 1891.
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What did your Mudgett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mudgett. 20% of Mudgett men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Mudgett women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mudgett were Clerk and Secretary.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Secretary
    8%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mudgett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mudgett 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Mudgett. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mudgett. For the veterans among your Mudgett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mudgett lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mudgett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mudgett in 1943 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

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