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Huggon Family History

Huggon Surname Meaning

derived from the personal name Hugun a diminutive of Old French Hue from Continental Germanic *hugi- ‘mind spirit’ (see Hugh).

For the series of derived names Hugun Hugin Huget compare that of Burdun Burdin Burdet at Burden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Huggon family from?

You can see how Huggon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huggon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Huggon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Huggon families living in Cumberland. This was about 39% of all the recorded Huggon's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Huggon families in 1891.
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What did your Huggon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Huggon. 43% of Huggon men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Huggon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Huggon were Tailors Cutter and Biscuit Packer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    29%
  • Tailors Cutter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Biscuit Packer
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Huggon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huggon 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Huggon. 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 121 military records available for the last name Huggon. For the veterans among your Huggon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huggon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1985, in the United States, Huggon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Huggon in 1974 was 76, and 87 in 1985.

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