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Unke Family History

Unke 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: Punke, Hunke, Unkel, Enke, Runke, Utke, Funke, Bunke, Pike, Duke

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Where is the Unke family from?

You can see how Unke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Unke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Unke families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Unke's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Unke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unke 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 Unke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Unke. 43% of Unke men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Bus Driver
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

What Unke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Unke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unke 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Unke. 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 330 military records available for the last name Unke. For the veterans among your Unke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Unke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Unke in 1959 was 76, and 101 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Unke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unke 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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