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Junier Family History

Junier 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: Junger, Junker, Junior, Juniel, Munier, Jenner, Lanier, Hunger

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Where is the Junier family from?

You can see how Junier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Junier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Junier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Junier family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Junier's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Junier families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Junier 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 Junier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Junier. 58% of Junier men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Junier women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Junier were Twister Tender and Maid. .

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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
    58%
  • Foreman
    15%
  • Sorter
    15%
  • Twister Tender
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • School Teacher
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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What Junier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 743 census records available for the last name Junier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Junier 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Junier. 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 194 military records available for the last name Junier. For the veterans among your Junier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Junier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Junier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Junier in 1966 was 80, and 67 in 2003.

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