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Hunzer Family History

Hunzer 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: Hunger, Hunter, Hunker, Munzer, Lunzer, Kunzer, Huner, Huber, Hutter

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Where is the Hunzer family from?

You can see how Hunzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunzer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hunzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hunzer families living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Hunzer's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Hunzer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hunzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hunzer. 100% of Hunzer 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 64 census records available for the last name Hunzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunzer 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hunzer. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hunzer. For the veterans among your Hunzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunzer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hunzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hunzer in 1968 was 52, and 74 in 2003.

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