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Huron Family History

Huron Surname Meaning

French: nickname or military occupational name from Old French huron ‘rude man ruffian’ also ‘sapper’. Spanish (Hurón): nickname from hurón ‘ferret’ or from the French surname.

This surname is found mainly in TX. Altered form of Irish Mahurin via the intermediate form Hurin.

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


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Where is the Huron family from?

You can see how Huron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Huron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Huron families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Huron's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Huron families in 1891.
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What did your Huron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Huron. 40% of Huron men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Huron women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Huron were Manager and Servant.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Fireman
    7%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Servant
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Huron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huron 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Huron. 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 Huron. For the veterans among your Huron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huron lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Huron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Huron in 1947 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Huron 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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