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Unferferth Family History

Unferferth 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: Unverferth, Herfurth, Underberg, Unkefer, Neifert, Ungerer, Seyferth

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Where is the Unferferth family from?

You can see how Unferferth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unferferth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Unferferth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Unferferth families living in Wisconsin. This was about 58% of all the recorded Unferferth's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Unferferth families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Unferferth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unferferth 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 Unferferth. 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 16 military records available for the last name Unferferth. For the veterans among your Unferferth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unferferth lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Unferferth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Unferferth in 1969 was 68, and 63 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unferferth 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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