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Hugy Family History

Hugy 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: Hugh, Hagy, Hugo, Hudy, Hug, Huey, Huy, Huge, Hugg, Hay

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Where is the Hugy family from?

You can see how Hugy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hugy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hugy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Hugy families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hugy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hugy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hugy 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 Hugy ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hugy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Hugy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hugy 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Hugy. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hugy. For the veterans among your Hugy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hugy lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Hugy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hugy in 1971 was 95, and 77 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hugy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hugy 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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