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Huglen Family History

Huglen 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: Hughen, Hugley, Hulen, Hoglen, Hagen, Mullen, Cullen, Bullen, Glen

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Where is the Huglen family from?

You can see how Huglen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huglen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Huglen family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Huglen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Huglen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huglen 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 Huglen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Huglen. 100% of Huglen men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Huglen women worked as a Student Nurse.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    50%
  • Teaching
    50%

What Huglen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Huglen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huglen 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Huglen. 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 72 military records available for the last name Huglen. For the veterans among your Huglen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huglen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Huglen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Huglen in 1964 was 78, and 40 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Huglen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Huglen 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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