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Hunsher Family History

Hunsher 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: Usher, Hunger, Huster, Lusher, Munster, Rusher, Huser, Hipsher

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Where is the Hunsher family from?

You can see how Hunsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunsher family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Hunsher family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hunsher's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Hunsher families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunsher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hunsher ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hunsher ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Hunsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunsher 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hunsher. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hunsher. For the veterans among your Hunsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunsher lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Hunsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hunsher in 1975 was 76, and 85 in 1992.

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