Dudiak History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe origins of the surname Dudiak 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. Early Origins of the Dudiak familyThe surname Dudiak 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. Early History of the Dudiak familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dudiak research. Another 52 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1706, 1801 and 1858 are included under the topic Early Dudiak History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dudiak Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Duda, Dudda, Duddek, Dudek, Dudka, Dudy, Dudas, Duden and many more. Early Notables of the Dudiak familyMore information is included under the topic Early Dudiak Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Dudiak familySome 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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