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Hunkiar Family History

Hunkiar Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hunkler, Hunker, Hunkins, Hankin, Ungar, Hunger, Shankar, Hunstad

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Hunkiar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunkiar 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hunkiar. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hunkiar. For the veterans among your Hunkiar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunkiar lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Hunkiar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hunkiar in 1972 was 72, and 68 in 2000.

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