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Hudgens Name Meaning

English: variant of Hutchens .

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


Similar surnames: Hudgins, Hudgeons, Hudkins, Hedges, Hodgens, Higgens, Haden, Gudger

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Where is the Hudgens family from?

You can see how Hudgens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hudgens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hudgens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Hudgens families living in Tennessee. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hudgens's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Hudgens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hudgens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hudgens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hudgens. 22% of Hudgens men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Hudgens women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hudgens were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Hudgens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hudgens 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Hudgens. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hudgens. For the veterans among your Hudgens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hudgens lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hudgens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hudgens in 1947 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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