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Junor Family History

Junor Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Joyner.

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


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Where is the Junor family from?

You can see how Junor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Junor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Junor families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 13 Junor families living in Durham. This was about 26% of all the recorded Junor's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Junor families in 1891.
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What did your Junor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Junor. 85% of Junor 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
    85%
  • Private Means
    16%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Junor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Junor 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 873 immigration records available for the last name Junor. 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 433 military records available for the last name Junor. For the veterans among your Junor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Junor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Junor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Junor in 1963 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Junor 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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