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Dudish Family History

Dudish 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: Dudash, Budish, Duris, Dobish, Dudick, Dudik, Huish, Drish, Danish

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Where is the Dudish family from?

You can see how Dudish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dudish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Dudish families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dudish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dudish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dudish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dudish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dudish. 60% of Dudish men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Dudish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dudish 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Dudish. 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 88 military records available for the last name Dudish. For the veterans among your Dudish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dudish lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dudish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dudish in 1944 was 32, and 87 in 2004.

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