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Hugar Family History

Hugar Surname Meaning

Indian (Karnataka): occupational name from Kannada hoogar ‘weaver of blossoms’. Bearers of this name are traditionally engaged in growing and selling flowers.

Americanized form of an unidentified surname possibly German or Dutch Hager.

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


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Where is the Hugar family from?

You can see how Hugar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hugar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hugar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Hugar families living in Quebec. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hugar's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hugar families in 1911.
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What did your Hugar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hugar. 40% of Hugar men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Hugar women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hugar were Coal Loader and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Coal Loader
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Machine Operator
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hugar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hugar 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Hugar. 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 151 military records available for the last name Hugar. For the veterans among your Hugar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hugar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hugar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hugar in 1964 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hugar 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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