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Hugus Family History

Hugus Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Hugues.

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


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Where is the Hugus family from?

You can see how Hugus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hugus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hugus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hugus families living in Warwickshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hugus's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hugus families in 1891.
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What did your Hugus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hugus. 23% of Hugus men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Hugus women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hugus were Labor and Teacher.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Engineer
    14%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Secretary
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hugus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hugus 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Hugus. 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 463 military records available for the last name Hugus. For the veterans among your Hugus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hugus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hugus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hugus in 1964 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hugus 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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