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Unsted Family History

Unsted Surname Meaning

see Unstead.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Unsted family from?

You can see how Unsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unsted family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Unsted families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Unsted families living in Sussex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Unsted's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Unsted families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unsted 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 Unsted ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Unsted. 50% of Unsted men worked as a Bricklayer and 78% of Unsted women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Unsted were Railway Signalman and General Dairy.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Railway Signalman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • General Dairy
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Unsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unsted 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Unsted. 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 164 military records available for the last name Unsted. For the veterans among your Unsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Unsted

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