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Junkes Family History

Junkes 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: Junker, Jukes, Kunkel, Junger, June, Jones, Jungels, Kunes, Punke

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Where is the Junkes family from?

You can see how Junkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Junkes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Junkes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Junkes families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Junkes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Junkes families in 1880.
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What did your Junkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Road was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Junkes. 100% of Junkes men worked as a General Labourer Road.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer Road
    100%

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Junkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Junkes 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Junkes. 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 188 military records available for the last name Junkes. For the veterans among your Junkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Junkes lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1995, in the United States, Junkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Junkes in 1981 was 76, and 63 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Junkes 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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