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Sudgen Family History

Sudgen 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: Budge, Surgeon, Judge, Dudgeon, Rudge, Ruden, Soden, Gudgeon, Budden

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Where is the Sudgen family from?

You can see how Sudgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sudgen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sudgen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Sudgen families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sudgen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sudgen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sudgen 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 894 census records available for the last name Sudgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sudgen 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Sudgen. 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 65 military records available for the last name Sudgen. For the veterans among your Sudgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sudgen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sudgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sudgen in 1968 was 65, and 93 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sudgen 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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