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Junkman Family History

Junkman 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: Jungman, Jackman, Luckman, Buckman, Justman, Kunzman, Jurman, Monkman

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Where is the Junkman family from?

You can see how Junkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Junkman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Junkman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Junkman families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Junkman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Junkman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Junkman 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 Junkman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Junkman. 72% of Junkman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Operator
    29%

What Junkman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 739 census records available for the last name Junkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Junkman 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Junkman. 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 125 military records available for the last name Junkman. For the veterans among your Junkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Junkman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Junkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Junkman in 1964 was 64, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Junkman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Junkman 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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