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Unright Family History

Unright 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: Enright, Upright, Knight, Wright, Bright, Jinright, Mcright, Canright

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Where is the Unright family from?

You can see how Unright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unright family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Unright families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Unright family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Unright's in USA. New York had the highest population of Unright families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Unright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unright 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 Unright. 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 Unright. For the veterans among your Unright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unright lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Unright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Unright in 1968 was 93, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unright 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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