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Unkauf Family History

Unkauf 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: Unrau, Umlauf, Knauf, Ungar, Kaur, Kaul, Knaus, Kau, Unruh, Kauk

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Where is the Unkauf family from?

You can see how Unkauf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unkauf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Unkauf families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Unkauf's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Unkauf families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Unkauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unkauf 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Unkauf. 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 170 military records available for the last name Unkauf. For the veterans among your Unkauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unkauf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Unkauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Unkauf in 1965 was 65, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unkauf 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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