This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hughins family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hughins Family History

Hughins 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: Huggins, Hugghins, Higgins, Hughes, Hutchins, Hughen, Heggins, Hagins

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hughins family from?

You can see how Hughins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hughins family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hughins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Hughins families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hughins's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hughins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hughins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Hughins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hughins. 72% of Hughins men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hughins women worked as a Housekeeping.

View Census Data for Hughins | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • None
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeping
    100%

What Hughins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Hughins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hughins census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Hughins

Passenger Lists

There are 39 immigration records available for the last name Hughins. 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.

View all Hughins immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 89 military records available for the last name Hughins. For the veterans among your Hughins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hughins military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hughins family history

Discover More

What is the average Hughins lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hughins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hughins in 1967 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hughins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hughins 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hughins family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial