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Judgson Family History

Judgson 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: Judson, Dudgeon, Gudgeon, Hudson, Julson, Hodgson, Dodgson, Jason

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Where is the Judgson family from?

You can see how Judgson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Judgson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Judgson families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Judgson families living in British Columbia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Judgson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Judgson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Judgson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Judgson 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Judgson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Judgson. For the veterans among your Judgson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Judgson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Judgson

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