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Cudjoe Name Meaning

West African (Ghana) and West Indian (mainly Trinidad and Tobago): from an Anglicized form of the Akan (Fante) male personal name Kojo denoting a boy born on Monday.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cudmore, Cude, Jude, Cade, Budge, Choe, Cuda, Judge, Aude, Doe

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Where is the Cudjoe family from?

You can see how Cudjoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cudjoe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cudjoe families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 4 Cudjoe families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cudjoe's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cudjoe families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Cudjoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cudjoe 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Cudjoe. 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 107 military records available for the last name Cudjoe. For the veterans among your Cudjoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cudjoe lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Cudjoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cudjoe in 1972 was 67, and 75 in 2003.

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