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Puddington Family History

Puddington 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: Ludington, Weddington, Reddington, Waddington, Addington, Coddington

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Where is the Puddington family from?

You can see how Puddington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puddington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Puddington families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Puddington families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Puddington's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Puddington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puddington 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 Puddington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Puddington. 100% of Puddington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Puddington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Puddington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puddington 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Puddington. 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 85 military records available for the last name Puddington. For the veterans among your Puddington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puddington lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Puddington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Puddington in 1968 was 76, and 43 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Puddington

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puddington 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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