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Hugan Family History

Hugan Surname 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: Human, Hogan, Hagan, Hulan, Dugan, Haugan, Hulgan, Han, Hua, Guan

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Where is the Hugan family from?

You can see how Hugan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hugan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hugan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Hugan families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hugan's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hugan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hugan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hugan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hugan. 34% of Hugan men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Hugan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hugan were Salesman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Hugan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hugan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hugan 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 506 immigration records available for the last name Hugan. 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 244 military records available for the last name Hugan. For the veterans among your Hugan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hugan lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2002, in the United States, Hugan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hugan in 1947 was 36, and 99 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hugan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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