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Yunken Family History

Yunken 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: Yunker, Kunkel, Punke, Lunden, Munden, Munsen, Junker, Hunke, Bunten

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Where is the Yunken family from?

You can see how Yunken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yunken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yunken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Yunken families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yunken's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yunken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yunken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Yunken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yunken 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Yunken. 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 7 military records available for the last name Yunken. For the veterans among your Yunken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yunken lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yunken 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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