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Jun Family History

Jun Surname Meaning

Korean: variant of Chŏng (see Chong ). Czech: nickname for a lively young man from the adjective juný ‘young heroic’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jun family from?

You can see how Jun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jun families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 22 Jun families living in British Columbia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Jun's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jun families in 1911.
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What did your Jun ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jun. 28% of Jun men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    28%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Logger
    23%
  • Laundryman
    17%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Jun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jun 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Jun. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Jun. For the veterans among your Jun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jun lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Jun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jun in 1955 was 35, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jun 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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