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Nunke Family History

Nunke 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: Punke, Hunke, Runke, Funke, Bunke, Duke, Bunde, Kunkel, Nunn, Humke

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Where is the Nunke family from?

You can see how Nunke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nunke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nunke family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nunke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nunke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nunke 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 Nunke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nunke. 100% of Nunke 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
    100%

What Nunke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Nunke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nunke 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Nunke. 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 41 military records available for the last name Nunke. For the veterans among your Nunke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nunke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Nunke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nunke in 1962 was 82, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nunke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nunke 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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