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Hunk Family History

Hunk 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: Hunt, Huck, Munk, Hunn, Hunke, Runk, Hink, Funk, Hung, Hank

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Where is the Hunk family from?

You can see how Hunk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunk family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hunk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Hunk families living in Angus. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hunk's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Hunk families in 1871.
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What did your Hunk ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hunk. 100% of Hunk women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hunk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunk 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Hunk. 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 395 military records available for the last name Hunk. For the veterans among your Hunk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hunk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hunk in 1967 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

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