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Zunke Family History

Zunke 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: Punke, Hunke, Zunker, Zubke, Runke, Zunk, Zinke, Funke, Bunke, Duke

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Where is the Zunke family from?

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

What did your Zunke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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What Zunke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Zunke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zunke 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Zunke. 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 121 military records available for the last name Zunke. For the veterans among your Zunke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zunke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Zunke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Zunke in 1969 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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