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Hudsen Family History

Hudsen 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, Husen, Hussey, Hyden, Hadden, Hedden, Hulse, Ruden, Huse

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Where is the Hudsen family from?

You can see how Hudsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hudsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hudsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hudsen family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hudsen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hudsen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hudsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hudsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hudsen. 24% of Hudsen men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Hudsen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hudsen were Farm and Seamstress. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farm
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Nurse
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hudsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hudsen 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Hudsen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 89 military records available for the last name Hudsen. For the veterans among your Hudsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hudsen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Hudsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hudsen in 1971 was 82, and 91 in 1999.

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