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Hunihan Family History

Hunihan 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: Hanahan, Houlihan, Counihan, Minihan, Hanigan, Dunigan, Dunivan

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Where is the Hunihan family from?

You can see how Hunihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunihan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hunihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Hunihan families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Hunihan's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Hunihan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunihan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hunihan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Hunihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunihan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hunihan. 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 66 military records available for the last name Hunihan. For the veterans among your Hunihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunihan lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Hunihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hunihan in 1942 was 57, and 76 in 2003.

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