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Huncher Family History

Huncher 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: Hulcher, Huscher, Hancher, Fancher, Hunger, Bucher, Hanchey, Kucher

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Where is the Huncher family from?

You can see how Huncher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huncher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Huncher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Huncher families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Huncher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Huncher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huncher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Huncher ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Huncher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huncher 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Huncher. 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 20 military records available for the last name Huncher. For the veterans among your Huncher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huncher lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Huncher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Huncher in 1976 was 56, and 65 in 1998.

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