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Hunyad Family History

Hunyad 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: Bunyan, Hunstad, Hustad, Bunyard, Munyan, Hund, Runyan, Hua, Lund

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Where is the Hunyad family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunyad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hunyad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hunyad. 100% of Hunyad men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Hunyad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunyad 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hunyad. 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 104 military records available for the last name Hunyad. For the veterans among your Hunyad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunyad lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1998, in the United States, Hunyad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hunyad in 1993 was 51, and 75 in 1998.

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