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Hunzel Family History

Hunzel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Punzel, Henzel, Hanzel, Hutzel, Kunkel, Hunger, Hazel, Hummel, Hetzel

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Where is the Hunzel family from?

You can see how Hunzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hunzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hunzel families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Hunzel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hunzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Hunzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunzel 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hunzel. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hunzel. For the veterans among your Hunzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunzel lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2002, in the United States, Hunzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hunzel in 1998 was 78, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hunzel 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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