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Junas Family History

Junas 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: Jonas, Juras, Janas, Juhas, Lucas, Minas, Dunay, Jung, Buras, Junco

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Where is the Junas family from?

You can see how Junas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Junas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Junas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Junas families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Junas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Junas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Junas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Junas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Junas. 67% of Junas 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
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Junas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Junas 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Junas. 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 50 military records available for the last name Junas. For the veterans among your Junas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Junas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Junas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Junas in 1963 was 70, and 86 in 2003.

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