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Juhn Family History

Juhn 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: John, Juhl, Kuhn, Huhn, Jahn, Luhn, Jun, Nuhn, Juan, Jehn

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Where is the Juhn family from?

You can see how Juhn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Juhn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Juhn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Juhn families living in Maryland. This was about 68% of all the recorded Juhn's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Juhn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Juhn 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 Juhn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grinder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Juhn. 100% of Juhn men worked as a Grinder.

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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

  • Grinder
    100%

What Juhn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Juhn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Juhn 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Juhn. 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 89 military records available for the last name Juhn. For the veterans among your Juhn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Juhn lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Juhn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Juhn in 1956 was 54, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Juhn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Juhn 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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