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Huntoon Family History

Huntoon Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hunton.

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


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Where is the Huntoon family from?

You can see how Huntoon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huntoon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Huntoon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Huntoon families living in Durham. This was about 86% of all the recorded Huntoon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Huntoon families in 1891.
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What did your Huntoon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Huntoon. 23% of Huntoon men worked as a Salesman and 21% of Huntoon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Huntoon were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Huntoon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huntoon 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 698 immigration records available for the last name Huntoon. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Huntoon. For the veterans among your Huntoon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huntoon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Huntoon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Huntoon in 1955 was 29, and 78 in 2004.

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