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Hugger Family History

Hugger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hucker.

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


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Where is the Hugger family from?

You can see how Hugger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hugger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hugger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Hugger families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Hugger's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Hugger families in 1891.
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What did your Hugger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hugger. 67% of Hugger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hugger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hugger 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Hugger. 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 506 military records available for the last name Hugger. For the veterans among your Hugger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hugger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hugger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hugger in 1957 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hugger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hugger 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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