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Hudgel Family History

Hudgel 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: Huegel, Gudgel, Hugel, Budge, Hunger, Judge, Hummel, Kugel, Rudge

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Where is the Hudgel family from?

You can see how Hudgel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hudgel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hudgel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Hudgel families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hudgel's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Hudgel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hudgel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hudgel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hudgel. 36% of Hudgel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Operator
    22%
  • Manager
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hudgel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hudgel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hudgel. 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 95 military records available for the last name Hudgel. For the veterans among your Hudgel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hudgel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hudgel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hudgel in 1962 was 81, and 70 in 2004.

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