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Hudnutt Family History

Hudnutt 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: Hudnut, Curnutt, Hodnett, Hunt, Hutt, Nutt, Hudnall, Gurnett, Dunnett

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Where is the Hudnutt family from?

You can see how Hudnutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hudnutt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hudnutt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Hudnutt families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hudnutt's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hudnutt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hudnutt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hudnutt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hudnutt. 100% of Hudnutt men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Hudnutt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Hudnutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hudnutt 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Hudnutt. 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 133 military records available for the last name Hudnutt. For the veterans among your Hudnutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hudnutt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Hudnutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hudnutt in 1968 was 74, and 71 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hudnutt 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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