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Unal Family History

Unal 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: Gal, Beal, Kral, Real, Lal, Na, Nam, Neal, Ungar, Pal

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Where is the Unal family from?

You can see how Unal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Unal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Unal families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Unal's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Unal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unal 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 Unal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Unal. 100% of Unal 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%

What Unal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Unal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unal 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Unal. 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 Unal. For the veterans among your Unal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unal lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1998, in the United States, Unal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Unal in 1996 was 54, and 75 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Unal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unal 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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