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Hughie Family History

Hughie 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: Hugh, Duthie, Hughley, Hughes, Heggie, Hughen, Huie, Huge, Higbie

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Where is the Hughie family from?

You can see how Hughie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hughie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hughie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Hughie families living in Lancashire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Hughie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hughie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hughie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hughie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hughie. 35% of Hughie men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Hughie women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hughie were Salesman and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

What Hughie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hughie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hughie 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Hughie. 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 290 military records available for the last name Hughie. For the veterans among your Hughie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hughie lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Hughie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hughie in 1960 was 53, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hughie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hughie 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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