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Unferth Family History

Unferth 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: Ulferts, North, Furth, Firth, Unruh, Dunworth, Ufer, Ferch, Neth

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Where is the Unferth family from?

You can see how Unferth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unferth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Unferth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Unferth families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Unferth's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Unferth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unferth 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 125 census records available for the last name Unferth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unferth 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Unferth. 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 31 military records available for the last name Unferth. For the veterans among your Unferth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unferth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Unferth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Unferth in 1965 was 85, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unferth 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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