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Unick Family History

Unick Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of Unich a rare German surname of uncertain origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Unick family from?

You can see how Unick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Unick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Unick families living in Cornwall. This was about 88% of all the recorded Unick's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Unick families in 1891.
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What did your Unick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Unick. 20% of Unick men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Unick women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Unick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Unick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unick 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Unick. 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 213 military records available for the last name Unick. For the veterans among your Unick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unick lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Unick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Unick in 1951 was 40, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unick 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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