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Dudeney Family History

Dudeney Surname Meaning

see Dewdney.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dudeney family from?

You can see how Dudeney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dudeney family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 64 Dudeney families living in Sussex. This was about 55% of all the recorded Dudeney's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Dudeney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dudeney 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 Dudeney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dudeney. 25% of Dudeney men worked as an Incapacitated and 85% of Dudeney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dudeney were House Painter and Domestic Servant.

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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 1939

  • Incapacitated
    25%
  • Postman
    25%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    25%
  • House Painter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

What Dudeney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dudeney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dudeney 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Dudeney. 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 113 military records available for the last name Dudeney. For the veterans among your Dudeney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dudeney lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Dudeney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dudeney in 1974 was 66, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dudeney 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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