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Unitan Family History

Unitan 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: Dunstan, Reitan, Niman, Urian, Union, Gaitan, Dunigan, Dunivan, Nilan

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Where is the Unitan family from?

You can see how Unitan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unitan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Unitan family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Unitan's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Unitan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unitan 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 25 census records available for the last name Unitan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unitan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Unitan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Unitan. For the veterans among your Unitan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unitan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Unitan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Unitan in 1971 was 75, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unitan 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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