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Hunnemyer Family History

Hunnemyer 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: Huemmer, Heinemeyer, Kennemer, Hunzeker, Dunmyer, Hunger, Heyer

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Where is the Hunnemyer family from?

You can see how Hunnemyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunnemyer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Hunnemyer families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Hunnemyer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hunnemyer families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hunnemyer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Hunnemyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunnemyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hunnemyer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hunnemyer. For the veterans among your Hunnemyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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