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Unkels Family History

Unkels 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: Unkel, Kunkel, Jungels, Nuckels, Dunkel, Neels, Unsell, Runnels

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Where is the Unkels family from?

You can see how Unkels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unkels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Unkels family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Unkels's in USA. California had the highest population of Unkels families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unkels 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 23 census records available for the last name Unkels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unkels 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 Unkels. 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 5 military records available for the last name Unkels. For the veterans among your Unkels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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