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Unnin Family History

Unnin 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: Unwin, Gunnin, Annin, Annis, Bunin, Annen, Dunning, Genin, Ursin

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Where is the Unnin family from?

You can see how Unnin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unnin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Unnin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Unnin families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Unnin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Unnin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Unnin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unnin 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Unnin. 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 9 military records available for the last name Unnin. For the veterans among your Unnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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