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Hughesman Family History

Hughesman Surname Meaning

Apparently a late irregular variant of Heasman. Compare Sophia Hesman 1780, Mary Ann Hughesman 1826 in IGI (Gillingham, Kent); Sophia Hesman 1797, Amy Hughesman 1803 in IGI (Tonbridge, Kent).

Perhaps denoting ‘Hugh's man, Hugh's servant’ but it is not clear if this surname has survived.

See Hugh.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hughesman family from?

You can see how Hughesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hughesman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hughesman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Hughesman families living in Kent. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hughesman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hughesman families in 1891.
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What did your Hughesman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hughesman. 81% of Hughesman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Tin Labeler
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hughesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hughesman 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Hughesman. 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 54 military records available for the last name Hughesman. For the veterans among your Hughesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hughesman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2001, in the United States, Hughesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hughesman in 1945 was 34, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hughesman 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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