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Junz Family History

Junz 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: Jung, June, Munz, Jun, Lunz, Juno, Janz, Kunz, Junk, Yun

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Where is the Junz family from?

You can see how Junz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Junz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Junz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Junz family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Junz's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Junz families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Junz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Junz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Junz. 100% of Junz men worked as a Mechanic. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Junz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Junz 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Junz. 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 83 military records available for the last name Junz. For the veterans among your Junz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Junz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Junz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Junz in 1967 was 74, and 78 in 1999.

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