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Judes Family History

Judes 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: Jude, Jules, Juedes, Jukes, Hudes, Rudes, James, Rodes, Ades, Judge

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Where is the Judes family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Judes. 63% of Judes men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    63%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Helper
    13%

What Judes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Judes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Judes 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Judes. 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 162 military records available for the last name Judes. For the veterans among your Judes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Judes lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1984, in the United States, Judes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Judes in 1981 was 86, and 76 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Judes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Judes 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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