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Hunniston Family History

Hunniston 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: Denniston, Gunnison, Humiston, Penniston, Kenniston, Huntington

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Where is the Hunniston family from?

You can see how Hunniston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunniston family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hunniston families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hunniston families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hunniston's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hunniston families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hunniston ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Hunniston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunniston 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 Hunniston. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hunniston. For the veterans among your Hunniston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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