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Unhjen Family History

Unhjen 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: Nolen, Usher, Chen, Shen, Uren, Hoen, Unwin, Schoen, Bohlen, Ruthven

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unhjen 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 7 census records available for the last name Unhjen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unhjen 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Unhjen. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Unhjen. For the veterans among your Unhjen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unhjen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1982, in the United States, Unhjen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Unhjen in 1976 was 88, and 76 in 1982.

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