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Unfer Family History

Unfer 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: Ufer, Unger, Unser, Urfer, Usher, Anker, Ungar, Confer, Hunger

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Where is the Unfer family from?

You can see how Unfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unfer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Unfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Unfer family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Unfer's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Unfer families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unfer 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 Unfer ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Unfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unfer 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Unfer. 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 41 military records available for the last name Unfer. For the veterans among your Unfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unfer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Unfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Unfer in 1968 was 75, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unfer 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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