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Lunkes Family History

Lunkes 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: Lupkes, Lukes, Kunkel, Luker, Luke, Kunes, Lucker, Punke, Lutke

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Where is the Lunkes family from?

You can see how Lunkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lunkes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lunkes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Lunkes families living in Indiana. This was about 73% of all the recorded Lunkes's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Lunkes families in 1880.
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What did your Lunkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lunkes. 100% of Lunkes women worked as an Office Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Stenographer
    100%

What Lunkes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Lunkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lunkes 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Lunkes. 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 34 military records available for the last name Lunkes. For the veterans among your Lunkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lunkes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Lunkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lunkes in 1967 was 66, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lunkes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lunkes 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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