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Hugenot Family History

Hugenot 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: Nugent, Hagenow, Hagen, Hunt, Eugene, Hubert, Gent, Hugo, Huett, Ueno

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Where is the Hugenot family from?

You can see how Hugenot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hugenot family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hugenot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hugenot families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hugenot's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hugenot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hugenot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hugenot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tool Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hugenot. 100% of Hugenot men worked as a Tool Maker. .

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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

  • Tool Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Hugenot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hugenot 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hugenot. 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 81 military records available for the last name Hugenot. For the veterans among your Hugenot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hugenot lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hugenot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hugenot in 1966 was 64, and 84 in 2004.

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