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Huntey Family History

Huntey 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: Huntley, Hunter, Hunley, Hunte, Hunt, Hanley, Henley, Hutter, Hussey

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Where is the Huntey family from?

You can see how Huntey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huntey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Huntey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Huntey family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Huntey's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Huntey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huntey 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 Huntey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Huntey. 78% of Huntey men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    78%
  • Paper Maker
    23%

What Huntey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Huntey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huntey 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Huntey. 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 53 military records available for the last name Huntey. For the veterans among your Huntey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huntey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Huntey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Huntey in 1970 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Huntey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Huntey 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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