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Gudger Family History

Gudger Surname Meaning

English (Leicestershire and Warwickshire): late variant of Goodyear.

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


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Where is the Gudger family from?

You can see how Gudger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gudger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Gudger families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gudger's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Gudger families in 1911.
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What did your Gudger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gudger. 29% of Gudger men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Gudger women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gudger were Electrician and Housekeeper.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Electrician
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gudger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudger 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Gudger. 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 Gudger. For the veterans among your Gudger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudger lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gudger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gudger in 1945 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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