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Hughan Family History

Hughan Surname Meaning

Scottish (Wigtownshire and Kirkcudbrightshire): from the personal name Hugh + the Gaelic diminutive suffix -an.

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


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Where is the Hughan family from?

You can see how Hughan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hughan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hughan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 19 Hughan families living in Alberta. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hughan's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hughan families in 1911.
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What did your Hughan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hughan. 43% of Hughan men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hughan women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hughan were Farmer and Clerk.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hughan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hughan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hughan. 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 338 military records available for the last name Hughan. For the veterans among your Hughan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hughan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hughan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hughan in 1965 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hughan 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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