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Hudell Family History

Hudell Name 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: Rudell, Nudell, Hodell, Udell, Hudnell, Rundell, Hell, Dell, Guell

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Where is the Hudell family from?

You can see how Hudell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hudell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hudell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Hudell families living in Norfolk. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hudell's in United Kingdom. Norfolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Hudell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hudell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hudell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hudell. 100% of Hudell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Hudell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Hudell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hudell 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Hudell. 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 30 military records available for the last name Hudell. For the veterans among your Hudell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hudell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Hudell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hudell in 1971 was 79, and 87 in 1995.

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