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Huneken Family History

Huneken Surname 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: Huneke, Hunke, Lueken, Suntken, Hunker, Hanneken, Hanken, Hunzeker

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Where is the Huneken family from?

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

What Huneken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Huneken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huneken 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Huneken. 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 10 military records available for the last name Huneken. For the veterans among your Huneken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huneken lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Huneken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Huneken in 1973 was 84, and 83 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Huneken 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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