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Underwager Family History

Underwager 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: Underwood, Underberg, Underdahl, Deringer, Berwanger, Sonderegger

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Where is the Underwager family from?

You can see how Underwager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Underwager family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Underwager families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Underwager's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Underwager families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Underwager 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 28 census records available for the last name Underwager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Underwager 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Underwager. 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 1 military records available for the last name Underwager. For the veterans among your Underwager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Underwager lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Underwager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Underwager in 1967 was 60, and 73 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Underwager 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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