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Hunlen Family History

Hunlen 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: Hunley, Hulen, Hanley, Henley, Mullen, Cullen, Hunton, Hunger

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Where is the Hunlen family from?

You can see how Hunlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunlen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hunlen families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Hunlen families living in Ayrshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hunlen's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hunlen families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Hunlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunlen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hunlen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hunlen. For the veterans among your Hunlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunlen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Hunlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hunlen in 1965 was 65, and 65 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hunlen 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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