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Junigan Family History

Junigan 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: Dunigan, Julian, Jernigan, Lanigan, Zuniga, Dungan, Dunagan, Jungman

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Where is the Junigan family from?

You can see how Junigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Junigan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Junigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Junigan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Junigan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Junigan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Junigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Junigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Junigan. 46% of Junigan men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Junigan women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Junigan were Coal Miner and Labor. .

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Coal Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Labor
    25%
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Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Junigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Junigan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Junigan. 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 Junigan. For the veterans among your Junigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Junigan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Junigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Junigan in 1970 was 37, and 98 in 2003.

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