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Junakin Family History

Junakin Surname 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: Junkin, Jenkin, Dunkin, Dunagin, Junkins, Dunavin, Husain, Hankin

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Where is the Junakin family from?

You can see how Junakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Junakin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Junakin family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Junakin's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Junakin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Junakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Junakin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Junakin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Junakin. For the veterans among your Junakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Junakin lifespan?

Average Junakin life expectancy in 2000 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Junakin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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