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Hut Family History

Hut 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: Hu, Hua, Hunt, Hutt, Haut, Hurt, Huo, Hui, Huth, Hum

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Where is the Hut family from?

You can see how Hut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hut family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hut families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Hut families living in Maryland. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hut's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hut families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hut surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hut. 28% of Hut men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hut women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hut were Cook and Maid. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Cook
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Sorter
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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What Hut family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hut 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 978 immigration records available for the last name Hut. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Hut. For the veterans among your Hut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hut lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hut in 1964 was 90, and 93 in 2002.

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