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Hunley Family History

Hunley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hundley.

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


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Where is the Hunley family from?

You can see how Hunley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hunley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Hunley families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hunley's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hunley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunley 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 Hunley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hunley. 25% of Hunley men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Hunley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hunley were Miner and Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Housework
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

What Hunley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Hunley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hunley. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hunley. For the veterans among your Hunley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunley lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hunley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Hunley in 1954 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hunley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hunley 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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