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Nudd Family History

Nudd Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Noad a habitational name for someone who lived near the site of a beacon (a signal fire) or at a place so named from a misdivision of Middle English atten ode ‘at the beacon’ (Old English ād).

The sites of beacons known by this term are recorded in minor placenames in Wiltshire Hertfordshire and the Isle of Wight.

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


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Where is the Nudd family from?

You can see how Nudd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nudd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nudd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Nudd families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nudd's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nudd families in 1911.
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What did your Nudd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nudd. 46% of Nudd men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Nudd women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nudd were Painter and Saleslady.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Nudd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nudd 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Nudd. 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 901 military records available for the last name Nudd. For the veterans among your Nudd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nudd lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nudd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Nudd in 1962 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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