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Hunnam Family History

Hunnam Surname Meaning

from Hownam (Roxburghs). The origin of this name is obscure.

It appears as Hunum and Hunedun(e) between 1165 and 1192 in Liber de Sancte Mariae de Melros in Black.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hunnam family from?

You can see how Hunnam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunnam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hunnam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Hunnam families living in Durham. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hunnam's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hunnam families in 1891.
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What did your Hunnam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hunnam. 100% of Hunnam men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Hunnam 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hunnam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hunnam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunnam 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Hunnam. 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 112 military records available for the last name Hunnam. For the veterans among your Hunnam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunnam lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hunnam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hunnam in 1966 was 88, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hunnam 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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