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Zunk Family History

Zunk Surname Meaning

German: variant of Zunker.

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


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Where is the Zunk family from?

You can see how Zunk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zunk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zunk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Zunk families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Zunk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zunk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zunk 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 Zunk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zunk. 39% of Zunk men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zunk women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zunk were Labor and Waitress.

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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
    39%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Locomotive Fireman
    12%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Zunk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 921 census records available for the last name Zunk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zunk 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Zunk. 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 255 military records available for the last name Zunk. For the veterans among your Zunk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zunk lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Zunk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zunk in 1957 was 57, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zunk 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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