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Chudy Family History

Chudy Name Meaning

Polish; Czech and Slovak (Chudý): descriptive nickname from Polish chudy Czech and Slovak chudý ‘thin lean meager’ also ‘weak feeble’. Compare Hudy . Altered form of Swiss German Tschudy .

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


Similar surnames: Hudy, Chuba, Rhudy, Tschudy, Cuda, Chupp, Rudy, Chugg, Chuck, Chunn

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Where is the Chudy family from?

You can see how Chudy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chudy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chudy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Chudy families living in Manitoba. This was about 37% of all the recorded Chudy's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Chudy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chudy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chudy ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Janitress
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chudy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chudy 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 971 immigration records available for the last name Chudy. 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 662 military records available for the last name Chudy. For the veterans among your Chudy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chudy lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Chudy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chudy in 1951 was 41, and 85 in 2004.

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