History of your Surname
Get access to Hunkens family records.Start a free trial

Hunkens Family History

Hunkens 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: Hunkins, Hankes, Hunke, Lukens, Hunker, Bunkers, Junkins, Hunkele

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Hunkens family from?

You can see how Hunkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunkens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hunkens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hunkens families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Hunkens's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hunkens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunkens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Hunkens ancestors do for a living?

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

What Hunkens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Hunkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunkens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Hunkens

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Hunkens. 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.

View all Hunkens immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Hunkens. For the veterans among your Hunkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hunkens military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hunkens family history

Discover More

What is the average Hunkens lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hunkens family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Hunkens last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial