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Unckel Family History

Unckel 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: Unkel, Dunckel, Kunkel, Gockel, Bickel, Pickel, Sickel, Buckel

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Where is the Unckel family from?

You can see how Unckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unckel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Unckel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Unckel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Unckel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Unckel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Unckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unckel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Unckel. 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 54 military records available for the last name Unckel. For the veterans among your Unckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unckel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Unckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Unckel in 1966 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unckel 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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