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Hughlett Family History

Hughlett Surname Meaning

Altered form of Hewlett.

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


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Where is the Hughlett family from?

You can see how Hughlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hughlett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hughlett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Hughlett families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hughlett's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hughlett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hughlett 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 Hughlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hughlett. 29% of Hughlett men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Hughlett women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hughlett were Carpenter and Milliner.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Waitress
    24%
  • Milliner
    16%

What Hughlett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hughlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hughlett 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Hughlett. 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 862 military records available for the last name Hughlett. For the veterans among your Hughlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hughlett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hughlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hughlett in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hughlett 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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