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Hudgson Family History

Hudgson 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: Hudson, Hodgson, Dudgeon, Gudgeon, Hingson, Hutson, Hodson, Husson

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Where is the Hudgson family from?

You can see how Hudgson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hudgson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hudgson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 13 Hudgson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Hudgson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hudgson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hudgson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hudgson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hudgson. 72% of Hudgson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Household Duties
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hudgson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hudgson 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Hudgson. 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 49 military records available for the last name Hudgson. For the veterans among your Hudgson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hudgson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1978, in the United States, Hudgson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hudgson in 1962 was 68, and 81 in 1978.

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