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Hugett Family History

Hugett Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Huett, Huggett, Fugett, Huyett, Hulett, Hughett, Hutt, Hubert

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Where is the Hugett family from?

You can see how Hugett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hugett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hugett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hugett families living in West Virginia. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hugett's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Hugett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hugett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hugett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hugett. 100% of Hugett men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hugett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Hugett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hugett 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Hugett. 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 31 military records available for the last name Hugett. For the veterans among your Hugett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hugett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Hugett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hugett in 1964 was 77, and 70 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hugett 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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