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

Hunko Family History

Hunko 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, Hucko, Hanko, Chunko, Hunt, Hunton, Huck, Humke, Junco, Munk

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 Hunko family from?

You can see how Hunko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunko family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hunko families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Hunko families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hunko's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hunko families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hunko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Factory Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hunko. 100% of Hunko women worked as a Factory Worker. .

View Census Data for Hunko | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Worker
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Hunko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Hunko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunko census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Hunko

Passenger Lists

There are 81 immigration records available for the last name Hunko. 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 Hunko immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Hunko. For the veterans among your Hunko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hunko military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hunko family history

Discover More

What is the average Hunko lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Hunko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hunko in 1961 was 64, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hunko

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hunko family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Hunko last name

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