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Lunkins Family History

Lunkins 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: Lukins, Junkins, Hunkins, Lukin, Burkins, Jenkins, Lucking, Judkins

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Where is the Lunkins family from?

You can see how Lunkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lunkins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lunkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Lunkins families living in Surrey. This was about 86% of all the recorded Lunkins's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Lunkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lunkins 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 Lunkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lunkins. 43% of Lunkins men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Porter
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

What Lunkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Lunkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lunkins 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Lunkins. 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 44 military records available for the last name Lunkins. For the veterans among your Lunkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lunkins lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Lunkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lunkins in 1966 was 50, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lunkins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lunkins 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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