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Gudaitis Family History

Gudaitis Surname Meaning

Lithuanian: patronymic meaning ‘son of the Belorussian’ from gudas ‘Belorussian’.

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


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Where is the Gudaitis family from?

You can see how Gudaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Gudaitis families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Gudaitis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gudaitis families in 1920.
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What did your Gudaitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gudaitis. 39% of Gudaitis men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    39%
  • Miner
    31%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

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Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Gudaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudaitis 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Gudaitis. 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 513 military records available for the last name Gudaitis. For the veterans among your Gudaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudaitis lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gudaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gudaitis in 1952 was 47, and 102 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudaitis 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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