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Hugens Family History

Hugens 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: Hagens, Hudgens, Hagen, Eugene, Nugent, Hughes, Hogen, Huger, Haugen

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Where is the Hugens family from?

You can see how Hugens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hugens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hugens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hugens family living in Iowa Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hugens's in USA. Iowa Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Hugens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hugens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hugens ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Hugens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hugens 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Hugens. 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 130 military records available for the last name Hugens. For the veterans among your Hugens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hugens lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Hugens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hugens in 1972 was 65, and 69 in 2000.

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