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Haun Family History

Haun Surname Meaning

German: from a short form an ancient Germanic personal name formed with Hun ‘Hun’ (the people) or hūn ‘bear cub’ as the first element.

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


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Where is the Haun family from?

You can see how Haun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Haun families living in Somerset. This was about 39% of all the recorded Haun's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Haun families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haun 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 Haun ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Haun. 100% of Haun women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Haun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Haun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haun 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 Haun. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Haun. For the veterans among your Haun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haun lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Haun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Haun in 1940 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haun 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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