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Huh Family History

Huh Name Meaning

Korean: variant of (see Ho ). In some cases also Amerindian (Mexico): Mayan name from a Castilianized form of juuj ‘iguana’. Compare Hu 8 and 9.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hur, Suh, Hoh, Koh, Hug, Hui, Ruh, Huq, Noh, Hue

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Where is the Huh family from?

You can see how Huh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Huh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Huh family living in Bedfordshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Huh's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Huh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Huh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Huh. 100% of Huh men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Huh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huh 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Huh. 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 151 military records available for the last name Huh. For the veterans among your Huh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Huh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Huh in 1965 was 80, and 56 in 2004.

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