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Hunzicker Family History

Hunzicker 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: Unzicker, Hunziker, Hunsicker, Hunzeker, Hunsucker, Hucker, Hunker

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Where is the Hunzicker family from?

You can see how Hunzicker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunzicker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hunzicker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Hunzicker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 34% of all the recorded Hunzicker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hunzicker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunzicker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hunzicker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hunzicker. 22% of Hunzicker men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hunzicker women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    22%
  • Rancher
    16%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Tailor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hunzicker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunzicker 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Hunzicker. 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 104 military records available for the last name Hunzicker. For the veterans among your Hunzicker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunzicker lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hunzicker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hunzicker in 1960 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

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