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Hughis Family History

Hughis 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: Hughes, Hughs, Hugh, Hughen, Hugus, Huggins, Hugghins, Hughey, Husain

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Where is the Hughis family from?

You can see how Hughis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hughis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hughis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hughis families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hughis's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Hughis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hughis 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 Hughis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carman Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hughis. 100% of Hughis men worked as a Carman Retired and 100% of Hughis 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carman Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hughis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hughis 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Hughis. 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 96 military records available for the last name Hughis. For the veterans among your Hughis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hughis lifespan?

Average Hughis life expectancy in 2003 was 20 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hughis 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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