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Hudgston Family History

Hudgston 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: Hurston, Hingston, Hogston, Hudson, Hughston, Humiston, Hueston

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Where is the Hudgston family from?

You can see how Hudgston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hudgston family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Hudgston families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Hudgston families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Hudgston's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Hudgston families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hudgston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hudgston ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Hudgston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hudgston 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Hudgston. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hudgston. For the veterans among your Hudgston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hudgston lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Hudgston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hudgston in 1979 was 85, and 84 in 2002.

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