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Unrecht Family History

Unrecht 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: Recht, Knecht, Brecht, Utecht, Obrecht, Precht, Aubrecht, Ruprecht

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Where is the Unrecht family from?

You can see how Unrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unrecht family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Unrecht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Unrecht families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Unrecht's in USA. New York had the highest population of Unrecht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unrecht 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 18 census records available for the last name Unrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unrecht 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Unrecht. 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 218 military records available for the last name Unrecht. For the veterans among your Unrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unrecht lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Unrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Unrecht in 1981 was 90, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unrecht 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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