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Unruhe Family History

Unruhe 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: Unruh, Unrue, Ruhe, Unroe, Spruce, Rue, Brue, Brule, Urch, Rule

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Where is the Unruhe family from?

You can see how Unruhe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unruhe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Unruhe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Unruhe family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Unruhe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Unruhe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unruhe 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 44 census records available for the last name Unruhe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unruhe 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Unruhe. 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 365 military records available for the last name Unruhe. For the veterans among your Unruhe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unruhe lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Unruhe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Unruhe in 1969 was 77, and 46 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unruhe 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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