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Huneywell Family History

Huneywell 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: Honeywell, Hunnewell, Newell, Hopewell, Dunwell, Pennywell, Hewell

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Where is the Huneywell family from?

You can see how Huneywell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huneywell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Huneywell families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 10 Huneywell families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Huneywell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Huneywell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huneywell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Huneywell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Huneywell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huneywell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Huneywell. 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 17 military records available for the last name Huneywell. For the veterans among your Huneywell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huneywell lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1987, in the United States, Huneywell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Huneywell in 1978 was 94, and 72 in 1987.

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