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Hungar Family History

Hungar 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: Ungar, Hunger, Junger, Sugar, Lugar, Hungate, Lunger, Bunger, Hanger

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Where is the Hungar family from?

You can see how Hungar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hungar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hungar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Hungar families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hungar's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hungar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hungar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hungar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hungar. 100% of Hungar women 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Hungar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Hungar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hungar 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Hungar. 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 80 military records available for the last name Hungar. For the veterans among your Hungar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hungar lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Hungar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hungar in 1972 was 82, and 76 in 2004.

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