Hunis History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Hunis family

Early History of the Hunis family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hunis research. Another 79 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1307, 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Hunis History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hunis Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Hunis were recorded, including Hunwicks, Hunicks, Huniss, Honers, Honners, Honess, Honness, Honicks, Honix and many more.

Early Notables of the Hunis family

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Migration of the Hunis family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Hunis family emigrate to North America: Robt Hennick, who came to Virginia in 1705; Rachael Hennick, who came to America in 1761; Jacob Honick, who came to America in 1764; Ambrosius Honer, who came to North America sometime between 1823 and 1852.