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Thunker Family History

Thunker 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: Hunker, Tucker, Hunger, Thune, Hucker, Junker, Hunke, Hunkler, Bunker

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Where is the Thunker family from?

You can see how Thunker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thunker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thunker family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Thunker's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Thunker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thunker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Thunker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thunker 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Thunker. 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 9 military records available for the last name Thunker. For the veterans among your Thunker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thunker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Thunker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Thunker in 1966 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thunker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thunker 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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