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Junis Family History

Junis Surname 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: Juris, Kunis, Janis, Tunis, Unis, Jonas, Danis, Annis, Manis, Julius

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Where is the Junis family from?

You can see how Junis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Junis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Junis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Junis families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Junis's in United Kingdom. London and 2 other counties had the highest population of Junis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Junis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Junis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Junis. 54% of Junis men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Junis women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Junis were Laborer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Shipping Clerk
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Junis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Junis 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Junis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 154 military records available for the last name Junis. For the veterans among your Junis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Junis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Junis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Junis in 1966 was 82, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Junis 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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