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Gaudy Name Meaning

English: perhaps a nickname from Middle English gaudi ‘trick’ or from Middle English gaudi ‘yellowish’. French: variant of Gaud

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


Similar surnames: Gandy, Gardy, Gaddy, Goudy, Gay, Gault, Goody, Garde, Gade, Gaunt

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Where is the Gaudy family from?

You can see how Gaudy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaudy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaudy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Gaudy families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gaudy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gaudy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaudy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaudy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaudy. 37% of Gaudy men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Gaudy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaudy were Salesman and Cook. .

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Cook
    11%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gaudy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaudy 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 903 immigration records available for the last name Gaudy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gaudy. For the veterans among your Gaudy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaudy lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Gaudy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gaudy in 1943 was 47, and 94 in 2004.

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