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Hufham Family History

Hufham Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Hougham.

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


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Where is the Hufham family from?

You can see how Hufham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hufham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hufham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Hufham families living in Devon. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hufham's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hufham families in 1891.
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What did your Hufham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hufham. 38% of Hufham men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hufham women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Hufham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hufham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hufham 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Hufham. 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 318 military records available for the last name Hufham. For the veterans among your Hufham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hufham lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hufham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hufham in 1963 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hufham 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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