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Hughgill Family History

Hughgill Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hugill, Highfill, Tuthill, Coghill, Edghill, Hukill, Huggins, Gill

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Where is the Hughgill family from?

You can see how Hughgill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hughgill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hughgill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hughgill families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hughgill's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hughgill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hughgill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Hughgill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hughgill 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hughgill. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hughgill. For the veterans among your Hughgill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hughgill lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Hughgill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hughgill in 1969 was 84, and 65 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hughgill 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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