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Hunroe Family History

Hunroe 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: Munroe, Unroe, Hunton, Huron, Monroe, Hunke, Hurrle, Munro, Huneke

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Where is the Hunroe family from?

You can see how Hunroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunroe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hunroe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Hunroe family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hunroe's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Hunroe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunroe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hunroe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hunroe. 100% of Hunroe men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Hunroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunroe 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hunroe. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hunroe. For the veterans among your Hunroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunroe lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Hunroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hunroe in 1977 was 81, and 63 in 2002.

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