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Hufnell Family History

Hufnell Name 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: Hunnell, Hudnell, Gunnell, Hudnall, Hurrell, Bunnell, Tunnell

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Where is the Hufnell family from?

You can see how Hufnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hufnell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hufnell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Hufnell families living in Delaware. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hufnell's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Hufnell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hufnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hufnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hufnell. 100% of Hufnell men worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Hufnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hufnell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hufnell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Hufnell. For the veterans among your Hufnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hufnell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Hufnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hufnell in 1966 was 89, and 97 in 2000.

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