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Hunchard Family History

Hunchard Name 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: Guichard, Burchard, Orchard, Chard, Hunstad, Bouchard, Huard

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Where is the Hunchard family from?

You can see how Hunchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunchard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hunchard family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Hunchard's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hunchard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunchard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hunchard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hunchard. 100% of Hunchard men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Hunchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunchard 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hunchard. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hunchard. For the veterans among your Hunchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunchard lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Hunchard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hunchard in 1974 was 84, and 90 in 1990.

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