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Dudrey Family History

Dudrey 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: Audrey, Dudley, Dudney, Duprey, Dury, Durley, Ardrey, Duray, Duskey

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Where is the Dudrey family from?

You can see how Dudrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dudrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dudrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Dudrey family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dudrey's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Dudrey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dudrey 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 Dudrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dudrey. 30% of Dudrey men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Dudrey women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Dudrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dudrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dudrey 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Dudrey. 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 191 military records available for the last name Dudrey. For the veterans among your Dudrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dudrey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dudrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dudrey in 1965 was 66, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dudrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dudrey 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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