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Junius Family History

Junius Surname Meaning

German, Dutch, and African American: from the Latin personal name Junius adopted among (German and Dutch) Humanists in allusion to members of the Junius family of ancient Rome feted as promoters of liberty and democracy.

As a Dutch surname, it was sometimes used in the sense ‘Junior’ to distinguish a younger son from an older member of the same family with the same first name (compare De Jong).

Compare also Junious.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Junius family from?

You can see how Junius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Junius family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Junius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Junius families living in Lancashire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Junius's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Junius families in 1891.
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What did your Junius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Junius. 56% of Junius men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Junius women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Junius were Salesman and Farm 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
    56%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Servant
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Junius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Junius 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Junius. 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 478 military records available for the last name Junius. For the veterans among your Junius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Junius lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Junius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Junius in 1962 was 78, and 61 in 2004.

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