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Unell Family History

Unell 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: Knell, Nell, Snell, Unsell, Tunell, Udell, Bell, Rundell, Fell, Knoll

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Where is the Unell family from?

You can see how Unell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Unell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Unell families living in Staffordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Unell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Unell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unell 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 Unell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Unell. 100% of Unell men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Unell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 710 census records available for the last name Unell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unell 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Unell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 106 military records available for the last name Unell. For the veterans among your Unell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Unell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Unell in 1963 was 82, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unell 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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