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Unga Family History

Unga 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: Ungar, Inga, Ung, Sunga, Na, Ing, Eng, Jung, Haga, Koga

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Where is the Unga family from?

You can see how Unga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Unga families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Unga families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 61% of all the recorded Unga's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Unga families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unga 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 Unga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Unga. 100% of Unga men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Unga women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Unga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Unga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unga 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Unga. 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 248 military records available for the last name Unga. For the veterans among your Unga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unga lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Unga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Unga in 1980 was 47, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Unga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unga 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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