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Hughbank Family History

Hughbank 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: Hughbanks, Husband, Houghland, Burbank, Huband, Hughart, Highland

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Where is the Hughbank family from?

You can see how Hughbank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hughbank family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hughbank families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hughbank family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hughbank's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Hughbank families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hughbank surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hughbank ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Commercial Teaching were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hughbank. 100% of Hughbank men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hughbank women worked as a Commercial Teaching. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Commercial Teaching
    100%
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Hughbank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hughbank 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hughbank. 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 155 military records available for the last name Hughbank. For the veterans among your Hughbank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hughbank lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Hughbank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hughbank in 1973 was 59, and 72 in 1992.

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