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Huigens Family History

Huigens 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: Hudgens, Jurgens, Heiges, Hargens, Hagens, Huggins, Higgens, Hodgens

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Where is the Huigens family from?

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

What did your Huigens ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Huigens ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Huigens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huigens 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Huigens. 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 27 military records available for the last name Huigens. For the veterans among your Huigens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huigens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Huigens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Huigens in 1964 was 80, and 80 in 2002.

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