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Huneke Family History

Huneke Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Huno derived from the ancient Germanic element hūn ‘bear cub’.

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


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Where is the Huneke family from?

You can see how Huneke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huneke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Huneke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Huneke family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Huneke's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Huneke families in 1891.
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What did your Huneke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Huneke. 20% of Huneke men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Huneke women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Huneke were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Huneke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Huneke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huneke 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Huneke. 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 654 military records available for the last name Huneke. For the veterans among your Huneke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huneke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Huneke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Huneke in 1963 was 73, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Huneke 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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