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Hughson Family History

Hughson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Huson.

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


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Where is the Hughson family from?

You can see how Hughson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hughson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hughson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 70 Hughson families living in Lancashire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Hughson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hughson families in 1891.
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What did your Hughson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hughson. 60% of Hughson men worked as an Insurance Agent and 83% of Hughson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hughson were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Insurance Agent
    60%
  • Builders Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Hughson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hughson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hughson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hughson. For the veterans among your Hughson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hughson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hughson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hughson in 1960 was 34, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hughson 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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