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Huggan Family History

Huggan Surname Meaning

possibly a pet form of Hugh (Black).

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


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Where is the Huggan family from?

You can see how Huggan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huggan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Huggan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Huggan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Huggan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Huggan families in 1891.
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What did your Huggan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Huggan. 50% of Huggan men worked as a Builders Labourer and 88% of Huggan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Huggan were Commissionaire and Private Means.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • Commissionaire
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Huggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huggan 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 827 immigration records available for the last name Huggan. 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 436 military records available for the last name Huggan. For the veterans among your Huggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huggan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Huggan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Huggan in 1963 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Huggan 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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