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Hudy Name Meaning

Polish; Czech and Slovak (also Hudý): variant of Polish Chudy Czech and Slovak Chudý ‘thin lean meager’ (see Chudy compare below) and in North America also an altered form of these. Possibly also an Americanized form of Ukrainian Khudy (also transliterated as e.g. Khudyy): descriptive nickname from khudyy ‘thin lean meager’.

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


Similar surnames: Chudy, Hudak, Rudy, Judy, Kusy, Hruby, Buday, Hoy, Huey, Mudd

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Where is the Hudy family from?

You can see how Hudy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hudy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hudy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hudy family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hudy's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hudy families in 1840.
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What did your Hudy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hudy. 34% of Hudy men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Hudy women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hudy were Farmer and Stenographer. .

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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
    34%
  • Electrician
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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Passenger Lists

There are 418 immigration records available for the last name Hudy. 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 695 military records available for the last name Hudy. For the veterans among your Hudy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hudy lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hudy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hudy in 1953 was 67, and 66 in 2004.

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