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Hunka Family History

Hunka 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: Hunke, Huska, Hanka, Hulka, Kunka, Hubka, Hupka, Hua, Hunt, Hanna

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Where is the Hunka family from?

You can see how Hunka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunka family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hunka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hunka family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hunka's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hunka families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunka 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 Hunka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hunka. 15% of Hunka men worked as a Farming and 50% of Hunka women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hunka were Steel Stretcher Operator and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farming
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Steel Stretcher Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hunka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunka 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Hunka. 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 319 military records available for the last name Hunka. For the veterans among your Hunka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunka lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hunka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hunka in 1946 was 33, and 92 in 2004.

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