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Huniak Family History

Huniak 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: Huenink, Tunick, Honick, Gunia, Hanak, Hudak, Hutnik, Unick, Husak

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Where is the Huniak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huniak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Huniak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Huniak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Huniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huniak 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Huniak. 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 10 military records available for the last name Huniak. For the veterans among your Huniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huniak lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1994, in the United States, Huniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Huniak in 1957 was 33, and 39 in 1994.

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