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Hudgins Name Meaning

English: variant of Hutchins .

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


Similar surnames: Hudkins, Hudgens, Hudgeons, Hodgins, Hunkins, Hugghins, Higgins

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Where is the Hudgins family from?

You can see how Hudgins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hudgins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hudgins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 63 Hudgins families living in Ontario. This was about 66% of all the recorded Hudgins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hudgins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hudgins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hudgins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hudgins. 59% of Hudgins men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hudgins women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hudgins were Butcher and Housekeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Butcher
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Hudgins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hudgins 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 Hudgins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11,000 military records available for the last name Hudgins. For the veterans among your Hudgins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hudgins lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hudgins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hudgins in 1944 was 31, and 77 in 2004.

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