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Juke Family History

Juke 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: Duke, Jude, June, Juve, Luke, Jue, Jukes, Jake, Pike, Mule

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Where is the Juke family from?

You can see how Juke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Juke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Juke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Juke family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Juke's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Juke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Juke 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 Juke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Juke. 50% of Juke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Juke women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Juke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Juke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Juke 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Juke. 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 Juke. For the veterans among your Juke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Juke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Juke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Juke in 1962 was 26, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Juke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Juke 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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