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Hudges Family History

Hudges 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: Hudes, Hodges, Hudgens, Hedges, Budge, Hunger, Judge, Rudge, Hodes

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Where is the Hudges family from?

You can see how Hudges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hudges family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hudges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hudges families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hudges's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Hudges families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hudges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hudges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hudges. 39% of Hudges men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hudges women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hudges were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Weaver
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Hudges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hudges 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Hudges. 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 131 military records available for the last name Hudges. For the veterans among your Hudges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hudges lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Hudges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hudges in 1970 was 48, and 70 in 2001.

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