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Hunyak Family History

Hunyak 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: Bunyan, Huyck, Hanak, Hudak, Husak, Hornyak, Munyan, Runyan, Hua

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Where is the Hunyak family from?

You can see how Hunyak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunyak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hunyak families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hunyak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hunyak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunyak 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 Hunyak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hunyak. 100% of Hunyak 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
    100%

What Hunyak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Hunyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunyak 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Hunyak. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hunyak. For the veterans among your Hunyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunyak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Hunyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hunyak in 1964 was 73, and 87 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hunyak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hunyak 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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