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Hunteman Family History

Hunteman 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: Huntsman, Huseman, Hultman, Henneman, Muntean, Halteman, Hutman

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Where is the Hunteman family from?

You can see how Hunteman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunteman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hunteman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Hunteman families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hunteman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hunteman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunteman 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 Hunteman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hunteman. 32% of Hunteman men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Hunteman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hunteman were Farming and Assembler.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Assembler
    12%

What Hunteman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hunteman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunteman 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Hunteman. 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 154 military records available for the last name Hunteman. For the veterans among your Hunteman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunteman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hunteman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hunteman in 1964 was 84, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hunteman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hunteman 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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