This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Huchen family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Huchen Family History

Huchen 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: Buchen, Hughen, Houchen, Chen, Bucher, Huhn, Kucher, Hitchen, Eichen

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Huchen family from?

You can see how Huchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huchen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Huchen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Huchen family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Huchen's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Huchen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huchen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Huchen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Huchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huchen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Huchen

Passenger Lists

There are 26 immigration records available for the last name Huchen. 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.

View all Huchen immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Huchen. For the veterans among your Huchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Huchen military records

You've only scratched the surface of Huchen family history

Discover More

What is the average Huchen lifespan?

Average Huchen life expectancy in 2002 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Huchen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Huchen 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Huchen family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial