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Juenger Name Meaning

German (Jünger): see Junger .

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


Similar surnames: Junger, Juengel, Buenger, Yunger, Jungers, Lenger, Gienger, Enger

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Where is the Juenger family from?

You can see how Juenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Juenger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Juenger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Juenger families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Juenger's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Juenger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Juenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Juenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Juenger. 36% of Juenger men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Juenger women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Juenger were Truck Driver and Servant. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Labor
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    34%
  • Housemaid
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Juenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Juenger 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Juenger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 430 military records available for the last name Juenger. For the veterans among your Juenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Juenger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Juenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Juenger in 1955 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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