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Hudgkins Family History

Hudgkins 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: Hodgkins, Hudgins, Hudkins, Judkins, Hodgkiss, Hodgins, Hodgkin

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Where is the Hudgkins family from?

You can see how Hudgkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hudgkins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hudgkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hudgkins families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hudgkins's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hudgkins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hudgkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hudgkins ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hudgkins ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Hudgkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hudgkins 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hudgkins. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hudgkins. For the veterans among your Hudgkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hudgkins lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Hudgkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hudgkins in 1990 was 69, and 57 in 2004.

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