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Hudd Family History

Hudd Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Hudde (Anglo-Norman French Hud(de)) a pet form of Hue; see Hugh.

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


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Where is the Hudd family from?

You can see how Hudd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hudd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hudd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 183 Hudd families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hudd's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Hudd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hudd 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 Hudd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hudd. 21% of Hudd men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Hudd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hudd were Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • General Labourer
    21%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    2%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Hudd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hudd 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hudd. 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 877 military records available for the last name Hudd. For the veterans among your Hudd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hudd lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hudd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hudd in 1963 was 65, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hudd 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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