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Hunkele Family History

Hunkele Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Hunke.

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


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Where is the Hunkele family from?

You can see how Hunkele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunkele family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hunkele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 55 Hunkele families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hunkele's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hunkele families in 1880.
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What did your Hunkele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hunkele. 23% of Hunkele men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Hunkele women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hunkele were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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
    23%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Hunkele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hunkele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunkele 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Hunkele. 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 318 military records available for the last name Hunkele. For the veterans among your Hunkele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunkele lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hunkele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hunkele in 1944 was 22, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hunkele 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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