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Kudsen Family History

Kudsen 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: Knudsen, Kusel, Ruden, Kuse, Budden, Kaden, Kessen, Kuser, Munsen

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Where is the Kudsen family from?

You can see how Kudsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kudsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Kudsen families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Kudsen family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kudsen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kudsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kudsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Kudsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kudsen 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 Kudsen. 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 Kudsen. For the veterans among your Kudsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kudsen lifespan?

Average Kudsen life expectancy in 1993 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kudsen 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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