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Huson Name Meaning

English: patronymic from the personal name Hugh Hue (see Hugh ) + -son.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hyson, Hudson, Hulon, Hutson, Musson, Husson, Mason, Howson, Auton

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Where is the Huson family from?

You can see how Huson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Huson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Huson families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Huson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Huson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Huson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Huson. 17% of Huson men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Huson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Huson were Truck Driver 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
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Seamstress
    8%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Huson. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Huson. For the veterans among your Huson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Huson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Huson in 1960 was 56, and 65 in 2004.

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