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Unyer Family History

Unyer 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: Unger, Unser, Sayer, Layer, Usher, Anker, Meyer, Mayer, Hayer, Ungar

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Where is the Unyer family from?

You can see how Unyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Unyer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Unyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Unyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unyer 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 78 census records available for the last name Unyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unyer 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Unyer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Unyer. For the veterans among your Unyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unyer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unyer 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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