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Unin Family History

Unin 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: Unwin, Bunin, Kunin, Ulin, Union, Unis, Hain, Yin, Bain, Jin

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Where is the Unin family from?

You can see how Unin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Unin families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Unin family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Unin's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Unin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unin 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 93 census records available for the last name Unin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unin 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Unin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Unin. For the veterans among your Unin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unin lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Unin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Unin in 1988 was 63, and 24 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unin 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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