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Yunek Family History

Yunek 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: Yunk, Yanek, Junek, Yurek, Turek, Yun, Panek, Yule, Munk, Yue

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Where is the Yunek family from?

You can see how Yunek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yunek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yunek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Yunek families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Yunek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Yunek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yunek 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 Yunek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yunek. 60% of Yunek 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
    60%
  • Butcher
    40%

What Yunek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Yunek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yunek 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Yunek. 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 44 military records available for the last name Yunek. For the veterans among your Yunek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yunek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Yunek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yunek in 1964 was 70, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yunek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yunek 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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