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Hunkin Family History

Hunkin Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall and Devon): from a pet form of the Middle English personal name Hunne.

See Hunn and compare Hankin and Henkin.

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


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Where is the Hunkin family from?

You can see how Hunkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hunkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 172 Hunkin families living in Cornwall. This was about 54% of all the recorded Hunkin's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Hunkin families in 1891.
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What did your Hunkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hunkin. 25% of Hunkin men worked as a Farmer and 77% of Hunkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hunkin were Fisherman Retired and Wife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Fisherman
    22%
  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Fisherman Retired
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Wife
    3%

What Hunkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hunkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunkin 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 853 immigration records available for the last name Hunkin. 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 576 military records available for the last name Hunkin. For the veterans among your Hunkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunkin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hunkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hunkin in 1960 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hunkin 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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