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Unzen Family History

Unzen 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: Uren, Unwin, Punzel, Butzen, Engen, Annen, Rozen, Lunden, Munden

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Where is the Unzen family from?

You can see how Unzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unzen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Unzen family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Unzen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Unzen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unzen 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 Unzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Unzen. 60% of Unzen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Unzen women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Unzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Unzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unzen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Unzen. 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 39 military records available for the last name Unzen. For the veterans among your Unzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unzen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Unzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Unzen in 1971 was 60, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Unzen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unzen 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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