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Chudej Family History

Chudej Name 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: Chudy, Schuder, Chute, Hudec, Schudel, Cude, Hudes, Cruden, Couden

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Where is the Chudej family from?

You can see how Chudej families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chudej family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chudej families living in Texas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Chudej's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Chudej families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chudej surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chudej ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chudej. 34% of Chudej men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Chudej women worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Operator
    23%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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What Chudej family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Chudej. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chudej 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Chudej. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 250 military records available for the last name Chudej. For the veterans among your Chudej ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chudej lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Chudej life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chudej in 1967 was 54, and 93 in 2004.

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