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Huntzinger Family History

Huntzinger Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Hintschingen earlier Huntzingen. The surname Huntzinger is very rare in Germany; it is more common in France (mainly Alsace). In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the more common German variant Hunzinger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Utzinger, Dentinger, Hunziker, Matzinger, Henninger, Ritzinger

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Where is the Huntzinger family from?

You can see how Huntzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huntzinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Huntzinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Huntzinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Huntzinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Huntzinger families in 1840.
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What did your Huntzinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Huntzinger. 25% of Huntzinger men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Huntzinger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Huntzinger were Miner and Salesgirl. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Salesgirl
    16%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Huntzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huntzinger 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Huntzinger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Huntzinger. For the veterans among your Huntzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huntzinger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Huntzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Huntzinger in 1955 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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