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Huggan Family History

Huggan Name Meaning

possibly a pet form of Hugh (Black).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Duggan, Hulgan, Hoggan, Haggan, Human, Hogan, Horgan, Hagan, Hulan

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Where is the Huggan family from?

You can see how Huggan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huggan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Huggan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 27 Huggan families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 35% of all the recorded Huggan's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Huggan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huggan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Huggan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Huggan. 65% of Huggan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Huggan women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    65%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Huggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huggan 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 827 immigration records available for the last name Huggan. 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 436 military records available for the last name Huggan. For the veterans among your Huggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huggan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Huggan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Huggan in 1963 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

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