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Hunkler Family History

Hunkler Surname Meaning

Swiss German and South German: derivative of a pet form of the personal name Hunke.

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


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Where is the Hunkler family from?

You can see how Hunkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunkler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hunkler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hunkler family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hunkler's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hunkler families in 1911.
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What did your Hunkler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hunkler. 50% of Hunkler men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hunkler women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hunkler were Mechanic and Secretary.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Bartender
    9%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Hunkler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hunkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunkler 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Hunkler. 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 229 military records available for the last name Hunkler. For the veterans among your Hunkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunkler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Hunkler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hunkler in 1961 was 52, and 69 in 2003.

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