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Hunziker Family History

Hunziker Surname Meaning

Swiss German: habitational name for someone from either of the places called Hunzikon and Huntziken in Switzerland.

Compare Hunsaker, Hunsicker, Hunsucker, Hunzeker, and Unzicker.

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


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Where is the Hunziker family from?

You can see how Hunziker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunziker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hunziker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hunziker family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hunziker's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Hunziker families in 1891.
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What did your Hunziker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chef was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hunziker. 100% of Hunziker men worked as a Chef.

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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

  • Chef
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hunziker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunziker 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hunziker. 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 Hunziker. For the veterans among your Hunziker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunziker lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Hunziker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hunziker in 1948 was 26, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hunziker 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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