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Nudd Family History

Nudd Name Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Noad a habitational name for someone who lived near the site of a beacon (a signal fire) or at a place so named from a misdivision of Middle English atten ode ‘at the beacon’ (Old English ād). The sites of beacons known by this term are recorded in minor placenames in Wiltshire Hertfordshire and the Isle of Wight.

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


Similar surnames: Mudd, Cudd, Budd, Dodd, Noda, Jude, Budde, Nuhn, Codd, Kidd

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Where is the Nudd family from?

You can see how Nudd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nudd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nudd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 123 Nudd families living in Norfolk. This was about 52% of all the recorded Nudd's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Nudd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nudd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nudd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nudd. 16% of Nudd men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Nudd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nudd were Agricultural Labourer and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Carpenter joiner
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Nudd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nudd 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Nudd. 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 901 military records available for the last name Nudd. For the veterans among your Nudd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nudd lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nudd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Nudd in 1962 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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