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Hudkins Family History

Hudkins Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hutchens.

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


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Where is the Hudkins family from?

You can see how Hudkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hudkins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hudkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Hudkins families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hudkins's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hudkins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hudkins 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 Hudkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hudkins. 26% of Hudkins men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Hudkins women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hudkins were Salesman and Saleswoman.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • House Work
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Saleswoman
    8%

What Hudkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hudkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hudkins 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Hudkins. 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 722 military records available for the last name Hudkins. For the veterans among your Hudkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hudkins lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hudkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Hudkins in 1943 was 27, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hudkins 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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