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Hunkerson Family History

Hunkerson 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: Dunkerson, Hankerson, Gunnerson, Henderson, Bunderson, Fulkerson

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Where is the Hunkerson family from?

You can see how Hunkerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunkerson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hunkerson families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hunkerson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hunkerson families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hunkerson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Hunkerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunkerson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hunkerson. 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 military records available for the last name Hunkerson. For the veterans among your Hunkerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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