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Ungs Family History

Ungs 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: Ung, Unis, Ing, Eng, Ungar, Jung, Angst, Angus, Runge, Muns

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Where is the Ungs family from?

You can see how Ungs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ungs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ungs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Ungs families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ungs's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ungs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ungs 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 Ungs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ungs. 78% of Ungs men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Ungs women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ungs were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Ungs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ungs 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Ungs. 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 592 military records available for the last name Ungs. For the veterans among your Ungs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ungs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ungs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ungs in 1964 was 72, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ungs 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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