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Hugo Family History

Hugo Surname Meaning

German and French (mainly Lorraine): from a short form of any of several ancient Germanic compound personal names with the first element hug ‘heart mind spirit’ (see Hugh).

English (Cornwall and Devon): variant of Hugh.

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


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Where is the Hugo family from?

You can see how Hugo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hugo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hugo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 32 Hugo families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Hugo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hugo families in 1911.
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What did your Hugo ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hugo. 78% of Hugo men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    78%
  • Helper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Hugo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hugo 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Hugo. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Hugo. For the veterans among your Hugo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hugo lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hugo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hugo in 1952 was 42, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hugo 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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