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Hudgell Family History

Hudgell Surname Meaning

from a lost or as yet unidentified place.

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


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Where is the Hudgell family from?

You can see how Hudgell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hudgell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hudgell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Hudgell families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hudgell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hudgell families in 1891.
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What did your Hudgell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hudgell. 24% of Hudgell men worked as an Incapacitated and 72% of Hudgell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hudgell were House Painter and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • Incapacitated
    24%
  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Harness Maker
    16%
  • House Painter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Hudgell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hudgell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hudgell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 177 immigration records available for the last name Hudgell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 288 military records available for the last name Hudgell. For the veterans among your Hudgell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hudgell lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Hudgell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hudgell in 1979 was 66, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hudgell 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.

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