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Uhnken Family History

Uhnken 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: Ihnen, Finken, Onken, Unkel, Ruhnke, Kuhnke, Behnken, Renken, Hanken

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Where is the Uhnken family from?

You can see how Uhnken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhnken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Uhnken families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Uhnken's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Uhnken families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Uhnken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhnken 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Uhnken. 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 9 military records available for the last name Uhnken. For the veterans among your Uhnken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhnken lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Uhnken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Uhnken in 1972 was 82, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uhnken 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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