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Unton Family History

Unton 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: Hunton, Upton, Dunton, Gunton, Anton, Union, Urton, Bunton, Linton

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Where is the Unton family from?

You can see how Unton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Unton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Unton families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Unton's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Unton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unton 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 Unton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Unton. 100% of Unton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Unton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unton 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Unton. 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 33 military records available for the last name Unton. For the veterans among your Unton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unton lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Unton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Unton in 1969 was 43, and 45 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unton 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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