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Junell Family History

Junell 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: Tunell, Rundell, Jewell, Knell, Gunnell, June, Guell, Brunell, Nell

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Where is the Junell family from?

You can see how Junell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Junell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Junell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Junell family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Junell's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Junell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Junell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Junell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Junell. 32% of Junell men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Junell women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Junell were Laborer and Housework. .

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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
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Housework
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Junell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Junell 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Junell. 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 449 military records available for the last name Junell. For the veterans among your Junell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Junell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Junell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Junell in 1963 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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