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Hunsacker Family History

Hunsacker 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: Hunsaker, Hunsicker, Hunsucker, Hacker, Hofacker, Unzicker, Van Acker

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Where is the Hunsacker family from?

You can see how Hunsacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunsacker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hunsacker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hunsacker families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hunsacker's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hunsacker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunsacker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hunsacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hunsacker. 42% of Hunsacker men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Hunsacker women worked as a School Teacher. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    42%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%
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What Hunsacker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Hunsacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunsacker 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Hunsacker. 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 98 military records available for the last name Hunsacker. For the veterans among your Hunsacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunsacker lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2000, in the United States, Hunsacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hunsacker in 1995 was 26, and 60 in 2000.

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