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Junka Family History

Junka 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: Janka, Juska, Kunka, Junk, Jung, Junco, Munk, Juba, June, Kuna

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Where is the Junka family from?

You can see how Junka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Junka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Junka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Junka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 89% of all the recorded Junka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Junka families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Junka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Junka 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Junka. 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 32 military records available for the last name Junka. For the veterans among your Junka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Junka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Junka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Junka in 1969 was 55, and 77 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Junka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Junka 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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