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Hunsecker Family History

Hunsecker 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: Hunsicker, Hunsucker, Hunzeker, Hunsaker, Honecker, Necker, Noecker

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Where is the Hunsecker family from?

You can see how Hunsecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunsecker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hunsecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Hunsecker families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hunsecker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hunsecker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunsecker 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 Hunsecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hunsecker. 34% of Hunsecker men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hunsecker women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hunsecker were Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Hunsecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hunsecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunsecker 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Hunsecker. 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 155 military records available for the last name Hunsecker. For the veterans among your Hunsecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunsecker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hunsecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hunsecker in 1964 was 79, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hunsecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hunsecker 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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