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Unity Family History

Unity 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: Laity, Unick, Nitz, Union, Baity, Guity, Unis, Nitta, Smith, Hunt

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Where is the Unity family from?

You can see how Unity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unity family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Unity families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Unity family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Unity's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Unity families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Unity 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 542 census records available for the last name Unity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unity 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Unity. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Unity. For the veterans among your Unity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unity lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1989, in the United States, Unity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Unity in 1980 was 76, and 76 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unity 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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