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Junken Family History

Junken 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: Junker, Junkin, Kunkel, Junger, June, Punke, Jonker, Lunden, Munden

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Where is the Junken family from?

You can see how Junken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Junken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Junken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Junken families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Junken's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Junken families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Junken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Junken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Junken. 100% of Junken men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Junken women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Junken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Junken 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Junken. 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 126 military records available for the last name Junken. For the veterans among your Junken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Junken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Junken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Junken in 1963 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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