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Unvin Family History

Unvin 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: Unwin, Gavin, Savin, Lavin, Levin, Nevin, Devin, Bunin, Kevin, Ulven

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Where is the Unvin family from?

You can see how Unvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unvin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Unvin families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Unvin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Unvin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Unvin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unvin 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 87 census records available for the last name Unvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unvin 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Unvin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Unvin. For the veterans among your Unvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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