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Origins of the Gudgeon surname

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About the Gudgeons

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Where do most Gudgeons live?

In 1921, most Gudgeons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Gudgeons

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 7,970 records for the Gudgeon surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.

Who were Gudgeons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Gudgeon first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Gudgeons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Gudgeons in 1921
Cotton Weaver

65

Dressmaker

44

General Servant Domestic

20

Laundress

20

Housekeeper

14

Common Male occupations for Gudgeons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

32

Shoe Maker

32

General Labourer

29

Farm Labourer

27

Shoemaker

24

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