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Hunnewell Family History

Hunnewell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Honeywell.

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


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Where is the Hunnewell family from?

You can see how Hunnewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunnewell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hunnewell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hunnewell families living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hunnewell's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Hunnewell families in 1891.
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What did your Hunnewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hunnewell. 29% of Hunnewell men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Hunnewell women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hunnewell were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Stenographer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hunnewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunnewell 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 964 immigration records available for the last name Hunnewell. 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 Hunnewell. For the veterans among your Hunnewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunnewell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hunnewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hunnewell in 1959 was 45, and 68 in 2004.

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