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Unitt Family History

Unitt Surname Meaning

variant of Unett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Unitt family from?

You can see how Unitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Unitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Unitt families living in Warwickshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Unitt's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Unitt families in 1891.
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What did your Unitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Unitt. 43% of Unitt men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Unitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Unitt were Private House Gardener and Domestic Worker.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Gardener
    29%
  • Private House Gardener
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Domestic Worker
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Unitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unitt 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Unitt. 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 420 military records available for the last name Unitt. For the veterans among your Unitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unitt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Unitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Unitt in 1962 was 68, and 48 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unitt 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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