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Hunson Family History

Hunson 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: Hunton, Hanson, Henson, Hudson, Hutson, Dunson, Husson, Huson, Hynson

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Where is the Hunson family from?

You can see how Hunson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hunson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Hunson families living in Massachusetts. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hunson's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hunson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hunson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hunson. 25% of Hunson men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Hunson women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hunson were Carpenter and 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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Typist
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hunson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunson 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Hunson. 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 219 military records available for the last name Hunson. For the veterans among your Hunson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Hunson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hunson in 1969 was 76, and 62 in 2001.

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