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Juen Family History

Juen 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: Ruen, Suen, Jun, Jue, Jen, Juan, Auen, Juel, Yuen, John

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Where is the Juen family from?

You can see how Juen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Juen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Juen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Juen families living in British Columbia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Juen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Juen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Juen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Juen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Juen. 22% of Juen men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Juen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Juen were Cook and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Cook
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Maid
    34%

What Juen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Juen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Juen 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Juen. 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 136 military records available for the last name Juen. For the veterans among your Juen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Juen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Juen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Juen in 1961 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Juen 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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