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Udey Family History

Udey 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: Dey, Urey, Ude, Adey, Uden, Udy, Day, Jude, Rey, Eden

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Where is the Udey family from?

You can see how Udey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Udey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Udey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Udey families living in Cornwall. This was about 69% of all the recorded Udey's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Udey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Udey 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 Udey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Udey. 100% of Udey 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 Udey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Udey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Udey 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Udey. 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 106 military records available for the last name Udey. For the veterans among your Udey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Udey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Udey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Udey in 1963 was 86, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Udey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Udey 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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