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Hunsell Family History

Hunsell 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: Hensell, Munsell, Unsell, Hansell, Hutsell, Hunnell, Hounsell

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Where is the Hunsell family from?

You can see how Hunsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunsell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hunsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hunsell family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Hunsell's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Hunsell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunsell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hunsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hunsell. 100% of Hunsell 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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What Hunsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Hunsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunsell 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hunsell. 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 52 military records available for the last name Hunsell. For the veterans among your Hunsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunsell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Hunsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hunsell in 1974 was 64, and 45 in 2000.

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