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Hunnington Family History

Hunnington 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: Huntington, Cunnington, Dunnington, Hennington, Huffington

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Where is the Hunnington family from?

You can see how Hunnington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunnington family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hunnington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Hunnington family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hunnington's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hunnington families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunnington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hunnington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hunnington. 100% of Hunnington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Hunnington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunnington 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hunnington. 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 59 military records available for the last name Hunnington. For the veterans among your Hunnington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunnington lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1998, in the United States, Hunnington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hunnington in 1989 was 75, and 76 in 1998.

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