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Hunterson Family History

Hunterson 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: Gunnerson, Henderson, Bunderson, Dunkerson, Hankerson, Gunderson

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Where is the Hunterson family from?

You can see how Hunterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunterson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hunterson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Hunterson family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hunterson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hunterson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunterson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hunterson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hunterson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Hunterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunterson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hunterson. 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 54 military records available for the last name Hunterson. For the veterans among your Hunterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunterson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Hunterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hunterson in 1968 was 93, and 79 in 1994.

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