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Hudnut Name Meaning

English: variant of Hudnott itself a variant of Hodnett .

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


Similar surnames: Hadnot, Hulett, Munt, Huett, Hannum, Bunt, Hung, Hullum, Huitt

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Where is the Hudnut family from?

You can see how Hudnut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hudnut family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hudnut families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Hudnut families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hudnut's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hudnut families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hudnut surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hudnut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hudnut. 43% of Hudnut men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Hudnut women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hudnut were Supervisor and Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Supervisor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hudnut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hudnut 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Hudnut. 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 253 military records available for the last name Hudnut. For the veterans among your Hudnut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hudnut lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hudnut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hudnut in 1956 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

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