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Wudy Family History

Wudy 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: Rudy, Hudy, Judy, Eudy, Ludy, Udy, Wu, Bury, Jude, Buda

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Where is the Wudy family from?

You can see how Wudy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wudy family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Wudy families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Wudy's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Wudy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wudy 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 Wudy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wudy. 100% of Wudy men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Wudy women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Wudy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Wudy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wudy 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wudy. 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 32 military records available for the last name Wudy. For the veterans among your Wudy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wudy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wudy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wudy in 1966 was 70, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wudy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wudy 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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