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Unites Family History

Unites 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: Nies, Niles, Antes, Clites, Nytes, Trites, Snipes, Sites, Crites

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Where is the Unites family from?

You can see how Unites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unites family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Unites families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Unites's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Unites families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unites 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 Unites ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Unites. 100% of Unites men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Unites women worked as an Assembler.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

What Unites family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Unites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unites 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Unites. 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 42 military records available for the last name Unites. For the veterans among your Unites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unites lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Unites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Unites in 1954 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unites 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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