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Unitson Family History

Unitson 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: Whitson, Hitson, Knutson, Kitson, Ritson, Tunison, Nilson, Union

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Where is the Unitson family from?

You can see how Unitson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unitson family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Unitson family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Unitson's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Unitson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Unitson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unitson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Unitson. 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 military records available for the last name Unitson. For the veterans among your Unitson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unitson lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1998, in the United States, Unitson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Unitson in 1997 was 88, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unitson 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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