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Hundley Family History

Hundley Surname Meaning

English (Worcestershire and Herefordshire): possibly a variant of Huntley or a habitational name from a lost Hundley (Midlands).

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


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Where is the Hundley family from?

You can see how Hundley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hundley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hundley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Hundley families living in Worcestershire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Hundley's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Hundley families in 1891.
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What did your Hundley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hundley. 50% of Hundley men worked as a Carpenter and 82% of Hundley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hundley were Radio Officer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Radio Officer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Hundley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hundley 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 Hundley. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Hundley. For the veterans among your Hundley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hundley lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hundley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hundley in 1943 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hundley 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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