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Dudney Family History

Dudney Name Meaning

English (Sussex and Kent): of Norman origin a variant of Dewdney from French Dieudonné a personal name meaning ‘God-given’ or ‘given to God’ (from Latin Deodonatus).

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


Similar surnames: Darney, Sidney, Dudley, Dunay, Duddy, Furney, Duskey, Dunner, Dolney

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Where is the Dudney family from?

You can see how Dudney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dudney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dudney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Dudney families living in Arkansas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Dudney's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Dudney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dudney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dudney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dudney. 35% of Dudney men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Dudney women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dudney were Manager and Waitress. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Secretary
    11%
  • Waitress
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dudney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dudney 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Dudney. 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 858 military records available for the last name Dudney. For the veterans among your Dudney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dudney lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dudney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dudney in 1960 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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