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Hunker Family History

Hunker Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Hungar composed of the elements hun ‘Hun giant’ or hūn ‘bear cub’ + gēr gār ‘spear’.

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


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Where is the Hunker family from?

You can see how Hunker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hunker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Hunker families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Hunker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hunker families in 1891.
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What did your Hunker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hunker. 86% of Hunker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    15%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hunker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunker 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 581 immigration records available for the last name Hunker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hunker. For the veterans among your Hunker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunker lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hunker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hunker in 1947 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hunker 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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