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Juenker Family History

Juenker 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: Junker, Juenger, Jenner, Junger, Boenker, Uecker, Buecker, Guelker

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Where is the Juenker family from?

You can see how Juenker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Juenker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Juenker families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Juenker's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Juenker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Juenker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Juenker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Juenker 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Juenker. 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 27 military records available for the last name Juenker. For the veterans among your Juenker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Juenker lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Juenker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Juenker in 1953 was 42, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Juenker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Juenker 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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