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Heugh Family History

Heugh Surname Meaning

Scottish and N English variant of Hough.

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


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Where is the Heugh family from?

You can see how Heugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heugh families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 4 Heugh families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heugh's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Heugh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heugh 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 Heugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman (assist Fath and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heugh. 50% of Heugh men worked as a Cowman (assist Fath and 100% of Heugh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Cowman (assist Fath
    50%
  • Incapacitated
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Heugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heugh 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Heugh. 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 237 military records available for the last name Heugh. For the veterans among your Heugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heugh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Heugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Heugh in 1968 was 85, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heugh 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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