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Huhl Family History

Huhl 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: Kuhl, Juhl, Huhn, Hehl, Buhl, Guhl, Uhl, Puhl, Hohl, Hahl

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Where is the Huhl family from?

You can see how Huhl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huhl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Huhl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Huhl families living in Michigan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Huhl's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Huhl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huhl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Huhl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Huhl. 50% of Huhl 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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What Huhl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Huhl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huhl 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Huhl. 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 63 military records available for the last name Huhl. For the veterans among your Huhl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huhl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Huhl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Huhl in 1965 was 75, and 93 in 2002.

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