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Hunsinger Name Meaning

German: variant of Huntzinger .

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


Similar surnames: Honsinger, Huntsinger, Hullinger, Heninger, Kinsinger, Bensinger

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Where is the Hunsinger family from?

You can see how Hunsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunsinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hunsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Hunsinger families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hunsinger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hunsinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunsinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hunsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hunsinger. 27% of Hunsinger men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Hunsinger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hunsinger were Clerk and Seamstress. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Secretary
    6%
  • Seamstress
    6%
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What Hunsinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hunsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunsinger 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Hunsinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Hunsinger. For the veterans among your Hunsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunsinger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hunsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hunsinger in 1956 was 65, and 79 in 2004.

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