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Gudeman Family History

Gudeman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gudemann and Güdemann: status name for a nobleman land holder or a honorable citizen.

From Middle Low German gudeman, literally ‘good man’.

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


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Where is the Gudeman family from?

You can see how Gudeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudeman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gudeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Gudeman families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Gudeman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gudeman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudeman 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 Gudeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gudeman. 48% of Gudeman men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Gudeman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gudeman were Farm Hand and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    39%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%

What Gudeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Gudeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudeman 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Gudeman. 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 146 military records available for the last name Gudeman. For the veterans among your Gudeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudeman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gudeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gudeman in 1963 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gudeman 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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