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Lunkley Family History

Lunkley 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: Dunkley, Bunkley, Lindley, Buckley, Huntley, Winkley, Langley

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Where is the Lunkley family from?

You can see how Lunkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lunkley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lunkley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Lunkley families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Lunkley's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Lunkley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lunkley 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 Lunkley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lunkley. 100% of Lunkley 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
    100%

What Lunkley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Lunkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lunkley 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Lunkley. 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 76 military records available for the last name Lunkley. For the veterans among your Lunkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lunkley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Lunkley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Lunkley in 1967 was 68, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lunkley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lunkley 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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