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Hudec Family History

Hudec Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak: occupational name for a ‘fiddler’ from hudec an agent noun derivative of Czech housti.

Slovak húsť means ‘to play the fiddle’.

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


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Where is the Hudec family from?

You can see how Hudec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hudec family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hudec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 6 Hudec families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hudec's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Hudec families in 1841.
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What did your Hudec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hudec. 28% of Hudec men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Hudec women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hudec were Carpenter and Cashier.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Labor
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Cashier
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hudec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hudec 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 908 immigration records available for the last name Hudec. 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 700 military records available for the last name Hudec. For the veterans among your Hudec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hudec lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hudec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hudec in 1958 was 65, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hudec 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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