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Dudes Family History

Dudes 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: Dudek, Duden, Dudas, Dupes, Hudes, Rudes, Dues, Dukes, Dube, Duke

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Where is the Dudes family from?

You can see how Dudes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dudes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dudes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Dudes families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dudes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dudes families in 1920.
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What did your Dudes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dudes. 100% of Dudes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dudes women worked as a Packer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Dudes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dudes 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Dudes. 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 36 military records available for the last name Dudes. For the veterans among your Dudes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dudes lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Dudes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dudes in 1981 was 74, and 73 in 1999.

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