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Hue Name Meaning

French: from the Old French personal name Hue a variant of Hugues (see Hugh ). Vietnamese (Huệ): from the Chinese surname 惠 see Hui Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 許 see Xu

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


Similar surnames: Huet, Hu, Rue, Due, Gue, Hug, Hume, Hua, Hui, Cue

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Where is the Hue family from?

You can see how Hue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hue family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Hue families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hue's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hue families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hue surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hue. 35% of Hue men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Hue women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hue were Clerk and Nurse. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Fisherman
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Nurse
    14%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Hue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hue 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hue. 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 659 military records available for the last name Hue. For the veterans among your Hue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hue lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hue in 1963 was 69, and 62 in 2004.

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