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Unsen Family History

Unsen 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: Munsen, Unser, Olsen, Uren, Anson, Eisen, Elsen, Osen, Unwin, Gansen

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Where is the Unsen family from?

You can see how Unsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Unsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Unsen families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Unsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Unsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Unsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unsen 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Unsen. 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 26 military records available for the last name Unsen. For the veterans among your Unsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unsen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Unsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Unsen in 1968 was 83, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unsen 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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