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Hungerson Family History

Hungerson 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: Holgerson, Ingerson, Gunnerson, Henderson, Bunderson, Dunkerson

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Where is the Hungerson family from?

You can see how Hungerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hungerson family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Hungerson family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Hungerson's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hungerson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hungerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hungerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hungerson. 100% of Hungerson men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Hungerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hungerson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hungerson. 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 Hungerson. For the veterans among your Hungerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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