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Huhta Family History

Huhta Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from huhta ‘glade forest clearing’ commonly denoting an area of land that had been cleared of forest in order to produce farmland.

Established as a surname in western Finland since the 19th century.

In North America it may in some cases also be a shortened form of some other surname formed with this word.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Huhta family from?

You can see how Huhta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huhta family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Huhta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Huhta family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Huhta's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Huhta families in 1891.
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What did your Huhta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Huhta. 39% of Huhta men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Huhta women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Huhta were Labor and Secretary.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%

What Huhta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Huhta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huhta 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Huhta. 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 324 military records available for the last name Huhta. For the veterans among your Huhta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huhta lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Huhta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Huhta in 1954 was 48, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Huhta 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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