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Dudow Family History

Dudow 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: Rudow, Dubow, Durow, Dundon, Dubrow, Duda, Dugo, Lubow, Dedon, Dudek

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Where is the Dudow family from?

You can see how Dudow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dudow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dudow family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dudow's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Dudow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dudow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dudow ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dudow ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Dudow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dudow 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dudow. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dudow. For the veterans among your Dudow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dudow lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Dudow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dudow in 1983 was 75, and 95 in 2001.

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