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Huinker Family History

Huinker Surname Meaning

Altered form of North German Hunker.

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


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Where is the Huinker family from?

You can see how Huinker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huinker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Huinker family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Huinker's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Huinker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huinker 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 Huinker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Huinker. 47% of Huinker men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

What Huinker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Huinker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huinker 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Huinker. 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 68 military records available for the last name Huinker. For the veterans among your Huinker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huinker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Huinker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Huinker in 1963 was 68, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Huinker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Huinker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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