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Nunker Family History

Nunker 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, Bunker, Hunker, Dunker, Zunker, Yunker, Tucker, Anker, Kunkel

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Where is the Nunker family from?

You can see how Nunker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nunker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nunker family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nunker's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Nunker families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Nunker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nunker 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Nunker. 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 5 military records available for the last name Nunker. For the veterans among your Nunker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nunker lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Nunker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nunker in 1971 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nunker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nunker 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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