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Huntsinger Family History

Huntsinger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Huntzinger.

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


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Where is the Huntsinger family from?

You can see how Huntsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huntsinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Huntsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Huntsinger families living in Indiana. This was about 35% of all the recorded Huntsinger's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Huntsinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huntsinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Huntsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Huntsinger. 25% of Huntsinger men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Huntsinger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Huntsinger were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Spinner
    12%
  • Cook
    12%

What Huntsinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Huntsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huntsinger 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Huntsinger. 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 Huntsinger. For the veterans among your Huntsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huntsinger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Huntsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Huntsinger in 1961 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Huntsinger 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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