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Huften Family History

Huften 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: Hutter, Rutten, Holten, Hunton, Huffer, Hasten, Bufton, Huster

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Where is the Huften family from?

You can see how Huften families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huften family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Huften families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Huften families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Huften's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Huften families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huften surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Huften. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huften 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Huften. 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 74 military records available for the last name Huften. For the veterans among your Huften ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huften lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Huften life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Huften in 1966 was 79, and 68 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Huften 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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