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Huerta Family History

Huerta Surname Meaning

Spanish and Jewish (Sephardic from Morocco and Algeria): habitational name from any of numerous places called Huerta from huerta ‘vegetable garden’

(from Latin hortus).

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


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Where is the Huerta family from?

You can see how Huerta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huerta family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Huerta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Huerta families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Huerta's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Huerta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huerta 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 Huerta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Huerta. 49% of Huerta men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Huerta women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Huerta were Farmer and Cigar Maker.

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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
    49%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Barber
    4%
  • Farmer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Cigar Maker
    9%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Huerta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huerta 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Huerta. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Huerta. For the veterans among your Huerta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huerta lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Huerta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Huerta in 1945 was 34, and 65 in 2004.

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