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Hunst Family History

Hunst 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: Hunt, Kunst, Hurst, Hulst, Hundt, Dunst, Gunst, Hust, Hutt, Bunt

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Where is the Hunst family from?

You can see how Hunst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hunst families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hunst families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hunst's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Hunst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hunst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hunst. 100% of Hunst 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 496 census records available for the last name Hunst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunst 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Hunst. 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 51 military records available for the last name Hunst. For the veterans among your Hunst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunst lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hunst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hunst in 1959 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

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