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Uniss Family History

Uniss 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: Niss, Kniss, Unis, Ness, Bliss, Biss, Weiss, Kiss, Nims, Nies

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Where is the Uniss family from?

You can see how Uniss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uniss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uniss families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Uniss families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Uniss's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Uniss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uniss 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 51 census records available for the last name Uniss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uniss 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 Uniss. 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 1 military records available for the last name Uniss. For the veterans among your Uniss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uniss lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Uniss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Uniss in 1973 was 88, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uniss 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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