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Hugis Family History

Hugis 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: Hugus, Hughs, Hugh, Huss, Regis, Duris, Rubis, Hulin, Buis, Kulis

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Where is the Hugis family from?

You can see how Hugis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hugis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Hugis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hugis family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hugis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hugis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hugis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Hugis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hugis 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hugis. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hugis. For the veterans among your Hugis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hugis 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hugis

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