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Hudson Family History

Hudson Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from the Middle English personal name Hudde (see Hudd) + -son. This surname is also established in Ireland.

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


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Where is the Hudson family from?

You can see how Hudson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hudson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hudson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 745 Hudson families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hudson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hudson families in 1911.
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What did your Hudson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hudson. 35% of Hudson men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Hudson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hudson were Carpenter and Income.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Student
    8%
  • Income
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1 million census records available for the last name Hudson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hudson 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 76,000 immigration records available for the last name Hudson. 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 149,000 military records available for the last name Hudson. For the veterans among your Hudson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hudson lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Hudson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hudson in 1941 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hudson 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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