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Junkins Family History

Junkins Surname Meaning

English: variant of Jenkins. Irish: shortened form of McJunkins.

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


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Where is the Junkins family from?

You can see how Junkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Junkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Junkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Junkins families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Junkins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Junkins families in 1891.
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What did your Junkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Junkins. 100% of Junkins 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%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 366 immigration records available for the last name Junkins. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Junkins. For the veterans among your Junkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Junkins lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Junkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Junkins in 1944 was 26, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Junkins 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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