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Junks Family History

Junks 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: Jenks, Tunks, Junk, Jinks, Jonas, Banks, Jung, Junco, Munk, June

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Where is the Junks family from?

You can see how Junks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Junks family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Junks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Junks families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Junks's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Junks families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Junks 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 Junks ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 436 census records available for the last name Junks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Junks 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Junks. 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 610 military records available for the last name Junks. For the veterans among your Junks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Junks lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1980, in the United States, Junks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Junks in 1975 was 77, and 82 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Junks 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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