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Hughett Family History

Hughett Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hewitt.

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


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Where is the Hughett family from?

You can see how Hughett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hughett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hughett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Hughett families living in Northumberland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hughett's in United Kingdom. Northumberland and 2 other counties had the highest population of Hughett families in 1891.
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What did your Hughett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hughett. 16% of Hughett men worked as a Miner and 36% of Hughett women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hughett were Farmer and Clerk.

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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

  • Miner
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Hughett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hughett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hughett 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Hughett. 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 603 military records available for the last name Hughett. For the veterans among your Hughett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hughett lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hughett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hughett in 1954 was 70, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hughett 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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