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Hunks Family History

Hunks 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: Hunke, Tunks, Hanks, Hinks, Hucks, Hunt, Banks, Hines, Huss, Huck

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Where is the Hunks family from?

You can see how Hunks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hunks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hunks family living in Caernarvonshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hunks's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire had the highest population of Hunks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunks 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 Hunks ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hunks. 100% of Hunks men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hunks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunks 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Hunks. 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 45 military records available for the last name Hunks. For the veterans among your Hunks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunks lifespan?

Average Hunks life expectancy in 1985 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hunks 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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