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Dudd Family History

Dudd Surname Meaning

see Dodd.

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


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Where is the Dudd family from?

You can see how Dudd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dudd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dudd families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Dudd families living in Quebec. This was about 35% of all the recorded Dudd's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dudd families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dudd 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 Dudd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dudd. 27% of Dudd men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dudd women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dudd were Manager and Teacher.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Dudd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dudd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dudd 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Dudd. 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 173 military records available for the last name Dudd. For the veterans among your Dudd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dudd lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dudd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dudd in 1963 was 79, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dudd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dudd 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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