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Gudehus Family History

Gudehus 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: Godeaux, Debus, Goudeau, Gildehaus, Guess, Ludens, Deus, Mehus

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Where is the Gudehus family from?

You can see how Gudehus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gudehus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gudehus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Gudehus families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gudehus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gudehus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gudehus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gudehus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gudehus. 50% of Gudehus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gudehus women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Gudehus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gudehus 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Gudehus. 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 66 military records available for the last name Gudehus. For the veterans among your Gudehus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gudehus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gudehus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gudehus in 1962 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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