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Huval Family History

Huval Name Meaning

French: regional variant of Huvel a nickname or a metonymic occupational name from a diminutive of Old French huve a term denoting a kind of headgear worn by males and females. This surname has apparently died out in France; in the US it is found mainly in LA.

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


Similar surnames: Human, Havel, Savel, Huba, Luca, Hudak, Huver, Hula, Dugal, Havas

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Where is the Huval family from?

You can see how Huval families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huval family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Huval families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Huval families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Huval's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Huval families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huval surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Huval ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Huval. 49% of Huval men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Huval women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Huval were Crop Farmer and Clerk. .

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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
    49%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Tennant
    8%
  • Crop Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Huval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huval 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Huval. 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 399 military records available for the last name Huval. For the veterans among your Huval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huval lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Huval life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Huval in 1946 was 40, and 66 in 2004.

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