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Huhs Family History

Huhs 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: Huss, Huhn, Ruhs, Kuhs, Fuhs, Buhs, Huls, Hahs, Huh, Hughs

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Where is the Huhs family from?

You can see how Huhs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huhs family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Huhs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Huhs family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Huhs's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Huhs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huhs 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 Huhs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Huhs. 50% of Huhs men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Huhs women worked as a Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Huhs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Huhs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huhs 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Huhs. 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 111 military records available for the last name Huhs. For the veterans among your Huhs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huhs lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Huhs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Huhs in 1966 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Huhs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Huhs 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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