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Hunnycutt Family History

Hunnycutt 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: Huneycutt, Hunnicutt, Honeycutt, Curnutt, Dunnett, Wonnacott, Gunnett

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Where is the Hunnycutt family from?

You can see how Hunnycutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunnycutt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hunnycutt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hunnycutt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hunnycutt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hunnycutt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunnycutt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hunnycutt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hunnycutt. 50% of Hunnycutt women worked as a New Worker. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%
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What Hunnycutt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Hunnycutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunnycutt 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hunnycutt. 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 60 military records available for the last name Hunnycutt. For the veterans among your Hunnycutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunnycutt lifespan?

Average Hunnycutt life expectancy in 1994 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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