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Hunkins Family History

Hunkins Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Hunkin with post-medieval excrescent -s. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Hunkins family from?

You can see how Hunkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hunkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Hunkins families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Hunkins's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Hunkins families in 1891.
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What did your Hunkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chauffeur Mechanic and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hunkins. 100% of Hunkins men worked as a Chauffeur Mechanic and 100% of Hunkins 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chauffeur Mechanic
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hunkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hunkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunkins 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Hunkins. 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 690 military records available for the last name Hunkins. For the veterans among your Hunkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunkins lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hunkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hunkins in 1949 was 59, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hunkins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hunkins 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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