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Huntinton Family History

Huntinton 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: Huntington, Hinton, Quinton, Huffington, Hunton, Henington

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Where is the Huntinton family from?

You can see how Huntinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huntinton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Huntinton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Huntinton family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Huntinton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Huntinton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huntinton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Huntinton ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Huntinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huntinton 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Huntinton. 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 28 military records available for the last name Huntinton. For the veterans among your Huntinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huntinton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Huntinton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Huntinton in 1965 was 40, and 59 in 2003.

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