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Hudgin Family History

Hudgin 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: Hodgin, Hudgins, Husain, Budin, Hulin, Rudin, Hedin, Yudin, Uddin

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Where is the Hudgin family from?

You can see how Hudgin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hudgin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hudgin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hudgin families living in Hampshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hudgin's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Hudgin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hudgin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hudgin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hudgin. 42% of Hudgin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hudgin women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hudgin were Brickmason and Stenographer. .

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Porter
    7%
  • Brickmason
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • House Wife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hudgin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hudgin 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Hudgin. 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 321 military records available for the last name Hudgin. For the veterans among your Hudgin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hudgin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Hudgin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hudgin in 1956 was 53, and 66 in 2003.

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