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Unterford Family History

Unterford 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: Hungerford, Comerford, Rutherford, Telford, Underwood, Summerford

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Where is the Unterford family from?

You can see how Unterford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unterford family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Unterford family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Unterford's in USA. New York had the highest population of Unterford families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unterford 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 14 census records available for the last name Unterford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unterford 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Unterford. 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 1 military records available for the last name Unterford. For the veterans among your Unterford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unterford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Unterford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Unterford in 1963 was 69, and 90 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unterford 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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