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Junk Family History

Junk Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Jung.

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


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Where is the Junk family from?

You can see how Junk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Junk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Junk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Junk families living in Lancashire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Junk's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Junk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Junk 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 Junk ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Junk. 100% of Junk women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Junk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Junk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Junk 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Junk. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Junk. For the veterans among your Junk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Junk lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Junk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Junk in 1957 was 62, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Junk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Junk 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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