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Hudnell Family History

Hudnell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hudnall.

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


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Where is the Hudnell family from?

You can see how Hudnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hudnell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hudnell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hudnell families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hudnell's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hudnell families in 1891.
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What did your Hudnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hudnell. 29% of Hudnell men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Hudnell women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hudnell were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Operator
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hudnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hudnell 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Hudnell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hudnell. For the veterans among your Hudnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hudnell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hudnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hudnell in 1953 was 48, and 55 in 2004.

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