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Juengst Family History

Juengst 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: Hengst, Juengel, Juenger, Aungst, Kunst, Jung, Just, Angst, Junger

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Where is the Juengst family from?

You can see how Juengst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Juengst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Juengst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Juengst families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Juengst's in USA. New York had the highest population of Juengst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Juengst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Juengst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Juengst. 50% of Juengst men worked as a Printer. .

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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

  • Printer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Juengst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Juengst 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Juengst. 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 180 military records available for the last name Juengst. For the veterans among your Juengst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Juengst lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Juengst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Juengst in 1951 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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