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Hunkins Family History

Hunkins Name Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Hunkin with post-medieval excrescent -s. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hudkins, Huskins, Junkins, Dinkins, Hankins, Hawkins, Haskins

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Where is the Hunkins family from?

You can see how Hunkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hunkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Hunkins families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hunkins's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hunkins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hunkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hunkins. 27% of Hunkins men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Hunkins women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hunkins were Proprietor and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hunkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunkins 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Hunkins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 690 military records available for the last name Hunkins. For the veterans among your Hunkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunkins lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hunkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hunkins in 1949 was 59, and 55 in 2004.

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