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Aunker Family History

Aunker 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: Anker, Auker, Junker, Bunker, Hunker, Dunker, Zunker, Yunker, Aucker

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Where is the Aunker family from?

You can see how Aunker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aunker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Aunker families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Aunker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Aunker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aunker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aunker ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Aunker ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Aunker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aunker 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Aunker. 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 10 military records available for the last name Aunker. For the veterans among your Aunker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aunker lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1983, in the United States, Aunker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Aunker in 1974 was 71, and 78 in 1983.

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