The origins of the surname Dudak can be traced to Poland. The name is derived from the Slavic word "duda," meaning "street musician." It is likely that the original bearer of this surname was a wandering minstrel, perhaps traveling through Poland.
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Early Origins of the Dudak family
The surname Dudak was first found in East Prussia, near the border between Germany and Poland, where it is likely that the initial bearer of the name originally resided.
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Early History of the Dudak family
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Dudak Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Duda, Dudda, Duddek, Dudek, Dudka, Dudy, Dudas, Duden and many more.
Early Notables of the Dudak family
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Migration of the Dudak family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anna Duda, who came to New Orleans in 1854; Eva Duda, who arrived in Baltimore in 1888; and Joseph Dudda, who was naturalized in New York in 1894.
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