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Hunkapiller Family History

Hunkapiller 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: Hunkler, Buckmiller, Spiller, Kapler, Hiller, Napier, Huller, Kappler

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Where is the Hunkapiller family from?

You can see how Hunkapiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunkapiller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hunkapiller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Hunkapiller families living in Mississippi. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hunkapiller's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Hunkapiller families in 1880.
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What did your Hunkapiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hunkapiller. 78% of Hunkapiller men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Hunkapiller women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hunkapiller were Laborer and Waitress. .

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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
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Helper
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Hunkapiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunkapiller 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hunkapiller. 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 269 military records available for the last name Hunkapiller. For the veterans among your Hunkapiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunkapiller lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hunkapiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hunkapiller in 1962 was 87, and 73 in 2004.

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