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Sudo Family History

Sudo Surname Meaning

Japanese (Sudō): written 須藤 ‘necessary’ and ‘wisteria’ the original form of the name in eastern Japan. In Kyūshū the first element is written 首 ‘neck’. Both first elements are apparently phonetic and the reference to wisteria fuji in Japanese could indicate Fujiwara origins.

Polish: unexplained. In North America this surname is also an altered form of Polish Suda.

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


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Where is the Sudo family from?

You can see how Sudo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sudo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sudo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Sudo families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sudo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sudo families in 1911.
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What did your Sudo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sudo. 50% of Sudo men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Sudo women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sudo were Gardener and Filing Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    36%
  • Gardener
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Filing Clerk
    29%

What Sudo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 991 census records available for the last name Sudo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sudo 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sudo. 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 271 military records available for the last name Sudo. For the veterans among your Sudo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sudo lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sudo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sudo in 1961 was 38, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sudo 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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