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Hunsburger Family History

Hunsburger 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: Hunsberger, Augsburger, Hansberger, Honsberger, Huntsberger

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Where is the Hunsburger family from?

You can see how Hunsburger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunsburger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hunsburger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Hunsburger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hunsburger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hunsburger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunsburger 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 Hunsburger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hunsburger. 50% of Hunsburger men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Hunsburger women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hunsburger were Farmer and 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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Hunsburger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunsburger 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hunsburger. 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 69 military records available for the last name Hunsburger. For the veterans among your Hunsburger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunsburger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Hunsburger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Hunsburger in 1954 was 38, and 80 in 2000.

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