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Junter Family History

Junter 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: Junger, Munter, Junker, Gunter, Hunter, Juster, Winter, Jenner

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Where is the Junter family from?

You can see how Junter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Junter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Junter families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Junter families living in Manitoba. This was about 65% of all the recorded Junter's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Junter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Junter 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 Junter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Junter. 47% of Junter men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Junter women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Junter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Junter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Junter 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Junter. 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 50 military records available for the last name Junter. For the veterans among your Junter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Junter lifespan?

Average Junter life expectancy in 2003 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Junter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Junter 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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