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Mcjunkins Family History

Mcjunkins Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McJunkin with the addition of English excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Mcjunkins family from?

You can see how Mcjunkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcjunkins family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcjunkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Mcjunkins families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcjunkins's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcjunkins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcjunkins 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 Mcjunkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcjunkins. 38% of Mcjunkins men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Mcjunkins women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcjunkins were Salesman and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Mcjunkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcjunkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcjunkins 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Mcjunkins. 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 630 military records available for the last name Mcjunkins. For the veterans among your Mcjunkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcjunkins lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mcjunkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mcjunkins in 1951 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcjunkins 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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