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Dudder Family History

Dudder 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: Rudder, Ducker, Duffer, Dudley, Didier, Wunder, Duer, Sunder, Dudek

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Where is the Dudder family from?

You can see how Dudder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dudder family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dudder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Dudder families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dudder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dudder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dudder 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 Dudder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dudder. 50% of Dudder men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Baker
    50%

What Dudder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Dudder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dudder 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Dudder. 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 40 military records available for the last name Dudder. For the veterans among your Dudder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dudder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Dudder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dudder in 1962 was 73, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dudder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dudder 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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