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Hudsons Family History

Hudsons 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, Hutson, Hodson, Husson, Huson, Judson, Hussong, Hudon

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Where is the Hudsons family from?

You can see how Hudsons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hudsons family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hudsons families living in Texas. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hudsons's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hudsons families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hudsons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hudsons ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fishmonger was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hudsons. 100% of Hudsons women worked as a Fishmonger. .

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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

  • Fishmonger
    100%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Hudsons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hudsons 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hudsons. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hudsons. For the veterans among your Hudsons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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