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Jungk Family History

Jungk 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: Jung, Junge, Junek, Junk, Junck, Jing, Judge, Junco, Munk, Junger

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Where is the Jungk family from?

You can see how Jungk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jungk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jungk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Jungk families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Jungk's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Jungk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jungk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jungk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jungk. 50% of Jungk men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Jungk women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jungk were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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What Jungk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 929 census records available for the last name Jungk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jungk 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Jungk. 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 774 military records available for the last name Jungk. For the veterans among your Jungk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jungk lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Jungk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jungk in 1958 was 50, and 101 in 2003.

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