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Hunedy Family History

Hunedy 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: Haney, Hendy, Lundy, Honey, Huddy, Huseby, Gundy, Hundt, Hurney, Hudy

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Where is the Hunedy family from?

You can see how Hunedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunedy family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Hunedy family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hunedy's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hunedy families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunedy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Hunedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunedy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hunedy. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hunedy. For the veterans among your Hunedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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