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Junker Name Meaning

German: from Middle High German junc herre ‘young nobleman’ (literally ‘young master’). In the Middle Ages the term denoted a member of the nobility who had not yet assumed knighthood.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Jonker, Junger, Dunker, Bunger, Hucker, Denker, Zunker, Punke, Kunkel

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Junker Family Origin

Where is the Junker family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Junker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Junker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Junker families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Junker families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Junker's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Junker families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Junker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Junker Family Occupations

    What did your Junker ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Junker occupation in the USA was Farmer. 32% of Junker's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Junker family was Farm Laborer. Farmer, Keeping House and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Junker.

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    • Farmer

      32%

    • Keeping House

      6%

    • Laborer

      6%

    • Farm Laborer

      3%

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

    Junker Historical Records

    What Junker family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Junker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Junker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Junker

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Junker. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Junker. For the veterans among your Junker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Junker Life Expectancy

    What is the average Junker lifespan?

    Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Junker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Junker in 1949 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Junker

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Junker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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