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Vunk Family History

Vunk 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: Munk, Runk, Funk, Vonk, Bunk, Vink, Yunk, Junk, Zunk, Dunk

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Where is the Vunk family from?

You can see how Vunk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vunk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vunk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Vunk families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vunk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vunk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vunk 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 Vunk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vunk. 50% of Vunk 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
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Vunk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vunk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vunk 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Vunk. 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 164 military records available for the last name Vunk. For the veterans among your Vunk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vunk lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Vunk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vunk in 1955 was 47, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vunk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vunk 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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