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![Show Contents]() Huges History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The surname Huges is a name whose history dates far back into the mists of Medieval France to a region once known as Brittany (French: Bretagne). It is a name for the Germanic personal name Hugo, which itself comes from the Old German word "hug," which means "intelligence." Early Origins of the Huges familyThe surname Huges was first found in Languedoc, where the family has held a family seat since very early times. Throughout the centuries this ancient family expanded, developed, and grew in size and influence. By the 17th century the family was well established in the region of Languedoc and several members of this well known family were distinctive in their contribution toward the community in which they lived and were rewarded with lands, titles and letters patent confirming their nobility. Descending from the original line of Languedoc was Noble Guillaume Hugues, who as rewarded for his large contribution in the religious affairs of the region was elevated to Archbishop of Embrun in 1612. Along with the event of their time, members of this celebrated family pursued their belief with strong conviction for their King, crown and country and served as Gentlemen of the Chamber and Advisors of the King. The family of Languedoc knew further development and in 1695 the head of the family branch of Aix was elected Mayor. This esteemed family also had members who were responsible for the business matters of the region of Provence. Early History of the Huges familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Huges research. Another 63 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1090 is included under the topic Early Huges History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Huges Spelling VariationsHistory has changed the spelling of most surnames. During the early development of the French language in the Middle Ages, a person gave his version of his name, phonetically, to a scribe, a priest, or a recorder. Some variables were adopted by different branches of the family name. Hence, there spelling variations of the name Huges, some of which include Hugues, de Hugues, Hughues, Hougues, Houghues, Ugues, Huggues and many more. Early Notables of the Huges familyMore information is included under the topic Early Huges Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Huges RankingIn the United States, the name Huges is the 11,852nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Huges migration to the United States | + |
France finally gave land incentives for 2,000 migrants during the 1700s. Early marriage was encouraged in New France, and youths of 18 took fourteen-year-old girls for their wives. The fur trade was developed and attracted migrants, both noble and commoner from France. 15,000 explorers left Montreal in the late 17th and 18th centuries, leaving French names scattered across the continent. The search for the Northwest passage continued. Migration from France to New France or Quebec, as it was now more popularly called, continued until 1759. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec. By the same year the Acadian presence in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island had reached 500. In the treaty of Utrecht, the Acadians were ceded by France to Britain in 1713. In 1755, 10,000 French Acadians refused to take an oath of allegiance to England and were deported. They found refuge in Louisiana. Meanwhile, in Quebec, the French race flourished, founding in Lower Canada, one of the two great solitudes which became Canada. Many of this distinguished family name Huges were prominent in social, cultural, religious and political affairs in France and New France. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Huges were
Huges Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Thomas Huges, who arrived in Virginia in 1623 2
- Maugeby Huges, who arrived in Virginia in 1651 2
- Jacob Huges, who arrived in New York in 1664 2
Huges Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Thomas Huges, who settled in Virginia in 1623 and Joseph Hugg, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1773
Huges Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- John Huges, who landed in New York, NY in 1811 2
- Robert Huges, who landed in New York, NY in 1811 2
| Historic Events for the Huges family | + |
- Mr. Sidney P Huges, British Wireman, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking 3
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- HMS Prince of Wales Crew members. (Retrieved 2014, April 9) . Retrieved from http://www.forcez-survivors.org.uk/biographies/listprincecrew.html
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Huges migration to the United States 
