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Huson Family History

Huson Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from the personal name Hugh Hue (see Hugh) + -son.

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


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Where is the Huson family from?

You can see how Huson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Huson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 64 Huson families living in Staffordshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Huson's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Huson families in 1891.
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What did your Huson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Huson. 20% of Huson men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 86% of Huson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Huson were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • Horseman On Farm
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • House Painter
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Huson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Huson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Huson. For the veterans among your Huson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Huson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Huson in 1960 was 56, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Huson 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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