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Unez Family History

Unez 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: Knez, Nez, Nunez, Uren, Ney, Netz, June, Knee, Chez, Aune

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Where is the Unez family from?

You can see how Unez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Unez families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Unez families living in Louisiana. This was about 46% of all the recorded Unez's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Unez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unez 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 Unez ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Unez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unez 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Unez. 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 4 military records available for the last name Unez. For the veterans among your Unez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unez lifespan?

Average Unez life expectancy in 1997 was 29 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unez 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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