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Hauntz Family History

Hauntz 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: Hantz, Hunt, Gaunt, Haut, Haupt, Hartz, Kuntz, Lantz, Houtz, Nantz

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Where is the Hauntz family from?

You can see how Hauntz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hauntz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hauntz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Hauntz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 91% of all the recorded Hauntz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hauntz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hauntz 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 Hauntz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hauntz. 30% of Hauntz men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hauntz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hauntz were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Hauntz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Hauntz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hauntz 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Hauntz. 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 71 military records available for the last name Hauntz. For the veterans among your Hauntz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hauntz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hauntz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hauntz in 1963 was 41, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hauntz 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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