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Unson Family History

Unson 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: Anson, Upson, Dunson, Union, Gunson, Munson, Son, Benson, Jason

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Where is the Unson family from?

You can see how Unson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Unson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 12 Unson families living in Orkney. This was about 92% of all the recorded Unson's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Unson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unson 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 Unson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Unson. 100% of Unson 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 Unson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Unson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unson 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Unson. 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 20 military records available for the last name Unson. For the veterans among your Unson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Unson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Unson in 1966 was 69, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unson 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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