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Unsel Family History

Unsel 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: Unsell, Unser, Ansel, Unkel, Insel, Engel, Angel, Kunkel, Kusel, Noel

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Where is the Unsel family from?

You can see how Unsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unsel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Unsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Unsel families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Unsel's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Unsel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unsel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Unsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Unsel. 100% of Unsel men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Unsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Unsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unsel 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Unsel. 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 115 military records available for the last name Unsel. For the veterans among your Unsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unsel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Unsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Unsel in 1967 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unsel 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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