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Hugley Name Meaning

Possibly an altered form of (Swiss) German Hügli from a pet form of Hugo

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


Similar surnames: Hughley, Huguley, Magley, Hubley, Hurley, Rubley, Gurley, Buley

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Where is the Hugley family from?

You can see how Hugley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hugley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hugley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Hugley families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Hugley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hugley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hugley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hugley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hugley. 52% of Hugley men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Hugley women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hugley were Pole Cutter and Laundress. .

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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
    52%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Pole Cutter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    25%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Laundress
    6%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hugley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hugley 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Hugley. 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 428 military records available for the last name Hugley. For the veterans among your Hugley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hugley lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hugley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hugley in 1953 was 35, and 61 in 2004.

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