Studds Family History

Studds Surname Meaning

variant of Studd with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Study, Stutes, Sturdy, Studt, Studer, Stude, Stidd, Stubbs, Stuebs, Stults

7,000 record(s) for Studds

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
165	Military Records
191	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

Where is the Studds family from?

You can see how Studds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Studds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Studds families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 36 Studds families living in Virginia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Studds's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Studds families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Studds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Studds ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Studds. 50% of Studds men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Studds women worked as a Clerk.

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

50%

Attendant

25%

Machinist

25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Clerk

100%

What Studds family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Studds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Studds census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 191 immigration records available for the last name Studds. 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.

Military Records

There are 165 military records available for the last name Studds. For the veterans among your Studds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Studds lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Studds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Studds in 1953 was 39, and 97 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Studds ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.