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Junak Family History

Junak Name 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: Jonak, Janak, Junek, Junk, Junck, Jonas, Rusak, Dunay, Jung, Junco

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Where is the Junak family from?

You can see how Junak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Junak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Junak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Junak family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Junak's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Junak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Junak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Junak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Junak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Junak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Junak 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Junak. 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 25 military records available for the last name Junak. For the veterans among your Junak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Junak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Junak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Junak in 1964 was 84, and 82 in 2003.

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